Body Composition & Skinfold Assessment

Service Description

This assessment uses standardised anthropometric and functional measurements to provide a more complete picture of your body composition, muscle health and physical function. The assessment may include: -Body weight, height, waist and hip measurements -Multiple standardised skinfold measurements -Sum of 6 and 8 skinfolds to monitor changes in subcutaneous body fat -Estimated fat mass, fat-free mass, muscle and adipose tissue distribution -Muscularity and relevant health ratios -Handgrip strength testing to assess functional upper-body strength -Lower-body functional strength testing, such as the 30-second chair stand -Calf strength and endurance assessment, such as heel-rise testing, where appropriate These additional strength measures help us look beyond body weight alone. For example, you may lose only a small amount of weight while actually reducing body fat, preserving or increasing muscle, and improving your strength and physical function. Tracking these measures over time can be particularly valuable for weight management, menopause and perimenopause, healthy ageing, muscle preservation, metabolic health and fitness goals. Following your assessment, you will receive a comprehensive PDF Body Composition Report, providing a clear baseline that can be compared with future assessments to monitor changes in body fat, muscle, strength and overall body composition over time.