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The BOD POD is a body composition analyzer that evaluates body composition using air displacement plethysmography. It is a technique that is frequently used in clinical and research areas to determine the percentage of a person's body weight that is made up of fat and fat-free mass (lean body mass). Among body composition measuring methods, the BOD POD is renowned for its accuracy and non-invasiveness. It works by measuring changes in pressure when you are inside the chamber compared to an empty chamber. From these pressure changes, we determine the volume of air you are displacing and your total body volume.

A Bod Pod is a computerized, egg-shaped device that measures your weight and volume to determine your body density and calculate your percentage of body fat.