What Is BodySpex.com?
What Is A BodySpex Scale?
Can I use BodySpex.com if I don't have access to a BodySpex Scale?
What Is Body Fat?
Why Should I Track My Body Fat?
What Is BMI?
What Is Metabolism?
What Is BIA?
How Accurate Is BIA Body Composition Testing?
Is BIA Testing Safe?
Why Is the BodySpex Scale better than the one in my bathroom?
Do I Have To Take My Shoes And Socks Off?
Is My Personal Information Private?
How Do I Join BodySpex?



What Is BodySpex.com?
BodySpex.com is a online resource where people with health and fitness goals get on track to reaching them. BodySpex.com helps people set goals, select nutrition and exercise plans, and privately record their progress. The BodySpex.com forum community is where people get and give advice and support. For objective progress assessment for people interested in losing weight or fat, we have the BodySpex scale, which automatically uploads test results to the member's private page on BodySpex.com.

What's A BodySpex Scale?
A BodySpex scale is a professional body fat and body composition analyzer that generates vital fitness indicators, like weight, body fat %, BMI, metabolism, lean mass and fat mass. These results are automatically uploaded to a secure, personalized, private account on BodySpex.com. BodySpex scales are placed in Health Clubs, Corporate fitness centers, schools, and select locations.

Can I use BodySpex.com if I don't have access to a BodySpex Scale?
Absolutely. Just Sign Up and begin using everything BodySpex.com has to offer for free: Set Goals and establish your baseline (where you're starting from), get a Plan (or several), join a Group and exchange ideas with people on the same path you are.

What Is Body Fat %?
Simply stated, Body Fat % is the percentage of your body that is fat. Your body is made of muscles, bones, organs, and fat. All of these are important to health, including fat. We all need a certain amount of fat to maintain our health. Unfortunately, the body continues to create and store fat whenever it is given excess calories. Excessive body fat can lead to a number of serious health problems. According to the US Surgeon General, combating "overweight and obesity" is the number one priority for disease prevention.

Why Should I Track Body Fat?
When people say they want "to lose weight," what they really want is "to lose fat." Reducing your body fat is a process: it will only happen over time and through a proper program of diet and exercise. It is a journey, and tracking your progress reveals the positive results of your efforts and keeps you motivated. If you are committed to achieving your health and fitness goals, keeping track of your body fat is the best way to get there.

What Is BMI?
Body Mass Index or BMI is a rough indicator of a body's "fatness." It's a ratio of your height and your weight. Because of the generic nature of this ratio, it is not the most useful of piece of information. Some individuals may be muscular and fit, but according to BMI, still be considered overweight. To calculate your own BMI, please see our BMI calculator. The Center For Disease Control has information on BMI on their website at CDC BMI FAQ .

What Is Metabolism?
Metabolism is your body burning calories. Your Basal Metabolic Rate, or BMR, represents the number of calories your body would burn in a single day without exercise. As you increase your exercise and build muscles, you increase your metabolism. Basal Metabolic Rate

What Is BIA?
Bioelectric Impedance Analysis, or BIA, is an advanced method for measuring body fat. It is fast, easy and accurate and has been used in medical facilities for years. During a test, the system passes a slight electrical signal through the body. Because muscle and fat tissue differ in their conductive properties, the system can measure the resistance (impedance) to the signal and determine what percent of your body is fat.

Is BIA Testing Safe?
Absolutely. The electrical current passing between the footpads is harmless, most people can't even feel it. As a precaution, however persons with pacemakers and other internal electrical devices should not use the body fat testing mode on the BodySpex Scale. They may take the 'Weight Only' test (no electrical current), however. Pregnant women should follow the advice of their phsyician regarding using the scale in body fat testing mode.

How Accurate Is BIA Body Composition Testing?
Under proper test conditions, the BodySpex scale is accurate to within 3.0 % of DEXA scan, a highly accurate method of body fat testing. (Fluctuations in your body's hydration influence results. Review the BodySpex Testing Tips to find out how to achieve consistent results.) More important than an absolute measurement of one test, is the relation between this week's results and those of previous tests, or trending.

Why is the BodySpex Scale better than the one in my bathroom?
Old-fashioned scales only measure weight. The BodySpex scale measures both weight and body composition--the amount of fat versus other tissue. Body composition presents a much clearer picture of health and fitness. Secondly, your progress is tracked automatically here on BodySpex.com. You'll find tracking to be essential in achieving your health and fitness goals.

Do I Have To Take My Shoes And Socks Off?
The complete BodySpex test including body fat % must be taken in bare feet. Yes, that means no shoes or socks. We do however offer a precise 'Weight Only' test that may be taken with shoes or socks on.

Is My Personal Information Private?
BodySpex makes your privacy a high priority. Our kiosks are self-serve so you can test your body fat % on your own privately. Your personal information is secure on your own private account at BodySpex.com. Please read our privacy policy.

How do I join BodySpex?
Click the link to Sign Up and begin using everything BodySpex.com has to offer.