Knowing your body composition can be beneficial for understanding the risk of disease, improving overall health and goal setting.  Body Composition Testing is administered by a trained student and is completely confidential.  The testing is free to all members of the Huston Huffman Fitness Center.  Availability is limited so please check the front desk for appointment dates and times. 

Please wear comfortable, loose clothing.  Workout clothes are best and it is recommended that women wear a sports bra.

Body Composition Testing is done in our Personal Training room for privacy.  You will be asked your comfort level for testing and all testing will meet participants accomodation and comfort level.

You will be asked to fill out a form asking your height and weight.  If you don't know, we will gladly take these measurments for you in the Personal Training Room.

Your administrator will talk you through the process of body composition testing.  All testing is done on the right side of the body.  Skin fold calipers are used to measure your tricep, subscapula, mid axillary region, chest, illiac crest, abdominal region, and thigh.  Each site will be tested twice. 

Upon completition of your testing, your administrator will caluculate your body fat percentage, pounds of muscle and pounds of fat. 

Testing only takes about 15 minutes and is done individually. 

Body Composition Testing is administered by our trained Graduate Assistants.