Florida Fitness Testing Logo   Bod Pod Q & A  How Does The BOD
POD Work? Density = Mass/Volume     Q. How accurate is the BOD
POD? A. Research studies at major universities have established
the outstanding accuracy, safety and speed of the BOD POD.
Before the BOD POD, the most accepted method was underwater
weighing (the “dunk tank”). BOD POD and underwater weighing
usually agree within 1% body fat for adults and children. Other
methods, such as skinfold calipers, bioelectric impedance, and
dual energy xray absorptiometry, have been shown to be much less
accurate. BOD POD accuracy is also increased because of its easy
test process.  Q. What BOD POD test-retest variation can be
expected? A. Research studies have shown the BOD POD to be very
precise, with average test-retest variation within 2% body fat.
Therefore, a small test-retest variation is normal. Compliance
with BOD POD test protocol will also insure the accuracy and
precision of the measurement, so it is important to be relaxed,
still, and avoid talki