Body Composition
When it comes to measuring one’s health, weight is not nearly as important as knowing what makes up that weight. Body composition testing is the key to a better understanding of health. A heavy body made of mostly muscle and bone can be quite healthy, and a lighter body made of high amounts of fat can be dangerously unhealthy. Stop in at the Pro Shop and purchase your pass to better understand your body, and find out what you are made of using the Fitness Center's body composition testing.
| Why have your body composition assessed? |
-Discover how much lean body mass you have. -Starting at age 25, the average person gains one pound of body weight per year. -Determine your body fat percentage. -By the age of 65, the average person will have gained 40 pounds of weight. -Find out your hydration level which gives information on how well your body is functioning. -Starting at the age of 25, the average person loses 1/2 a pound of lean tissue per year. -ONLY $6 FOR ONE TEST |
| How to obtain an accurate measurement |
-Urinate prior to taking the measurement. -Take with bare feet. -Do not take measurement within 3 hours after waking up. -Do not take measurement within 3 hours after consuming food or drink. -Do not exercise within 12 hours of the measurement. -Do not consume alcohol within 12 hours of measurement. -Avoid the time of menstruation. -Do not take a measurement if you are pregnant - it will NOT be accurate. |