Full-Fitness Assessment
Body Composition
Body composition refers to the percentage of body weight that is fat or fat-free. Body composition is tested using skinfold measurements. In our laboratoy, skinfolds are taken at 3 sites to determine body fat percentage: triceps, suprailliac, and thigh for females; chest, abdomen, and thigh for men. All measurements are taken on the right side of the body. Duplicate measures are taken at each site and retested if duplicate measures are not within 2 mm.