Bod Pod Test

Here is a picture of the Bod Pod. It is pretty much a space ship.


The BOD POD is the safest and most subject-friendly of all methods used to assess body composition. There are none of the risks associated with underwater submersion, no x-rays, no electrical current, and no pinching. During testing, the subject just sits comfortably inside the BOD POD, yielding reinforcing and detailed test results complete with  graphs providing information vital to/for an effective fitness program and the proper monitoring of that program.

The unique egg-shape of the BOD POD is designed to accommodate a wide variety of human shapes and sizes. With its roomy interior and spacious front window, the BOD POD is used routinely by NFL teams, sumo wrestlers, even people weighing up to 500 lbs. And because it's so simple to use, the BOD POD is ideal for assessing the body composition of children, the elderly, hospital patients, and those with special needs. It's that safe and easy.


I received a print out like the one found here. http://www.befittest.com/testresults.html - The results give you lots of information including the calories you should be eating every day. The test is so easy, not painless. I was a little nervous, I do get claustrophobic at times. Being enclosed in the Bod Pod was a little bit nerve wracking, however they do have an emergency button you can press if you start to panic. The operator can also talk to you and hear you as well.



Information from http://www.befittest.com/