Body Composition Screening

The Futrex Fitness Assessment System includes a measurement of total body composition, a Body Mass Index Assessment, a customized printout and an informative
consultation.

Determining your body fat accurately—which is not possible with a bathroom scale—is vital, since your body fat percentage is a key determining factor in your present and future health and wellness. Weight alone is not a clear indicator of good health, since it doesn't distinguish between pounds that come from body fat and those that come from lean body mass or muscle.

Even mild obesity can put you at risk for many serious medical conditions. In fact, obesity contributes to nearly all of the most chronic diseases in western society, including:

  • Heart disease
  • Stroke
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Hypertension


Overweight means an excess of total body weight based on population averages for heights and body frame size. Athletes and very muscular people may be overweight, but that does not mean they are over fat.

Obesity is an excess of body fat regardless of weight. Medical professionals have determined that a healthy range of body fat is 14-20% for men and 17-24% for women.

The Futrex system offers a highly effective and accurate method for measuring and monitoring body fat, making this important information accessible to a larger audience.