S5:E6 - What’s the best body fat test?

<p>-</p> <p>Today, I want to share with you 3 common body fat tests &amp; what they entail:</p> <p><br></p> <p>1. &nbsp;In Body Scan = “Bioelectrical” field assessment</p> <p><br></p> <p>2. &nbsp;Hydrostatic Test = “Underwater” body fat assessment</p> <p><br></p> <p>3. &nbsp;DEXA = “Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry”</p> <p><br></p> <p>Not all body fat tests are created equal; however, I do believe that if you choose one to go with, then STICK with that one</p> <p>.</p> <p>When repeating a test like this, it’s super important to to literally REPLICATE the testing protocol as exact as possible</p> <p>.</p> <p>Some considerations for REPLICATION to emphasize are:</p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li>Time of day</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <ul> <li>With/without clothing (i.e. swimming suit)</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <ul> <li>Limit eating 3 hours prior to testing</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <ul> <li>Working out prior or after testing</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <ul> <li>Etc.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>—</p> <p><br></p> <p>LINKS:</p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><strong>In Body Scan info: </strong><a href="https://inbodyusa.com/general/technology/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=homepage&amp;utm_campaign=tech">&nbsp;<u>https://inbodyusa.com/general/technology/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=homepage&amp;utm_campaign=tech</u></a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><strong>Hydrostatic Testing info:</strong> <a href="https://www.dexafit.com/blog2/hydrostatic-weighing-is-it-accurate">&nbsp;<u>https://www.dexafit.com/blog2/hydrostatic-weighing-is-it-accurate</u></a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><strong>DEXA Scan info:</strong> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5659281/">&nbsp;<u>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5659281/</u></a></li> </ul> <p>.</p> <p>.</p> <p>#FunctionWithPurpose</p> <p>#FPTEducation</p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p>The Function with Purpose Podcast</p> <p>.</p> <p>All things health - wellness - fitness - &amp; education through the physical therapy perspective</p> <p>.</p> <p>Fortres