BIOELECTRIC IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a diagnostic procedure that determines body composition by measuring the electrical resistance in the body. BIA can be used to adjust dietary habits, create individualized training plans, and detect muscular imbalances early.

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a non-invasive method for determining body composition, used in various fields such as medicine, sports, and fitness. This analysis measures the body's electrical conductivity to obtain information about the amount and distribution of body fluids, muscle mass, and fat mass.

BIA works by sending weak electrical signals through the body and measuring the body's response. Because water is a good electrical conductor, devices like the BIACORPUS RX 4000 can distinguish between different tissue types in the body, as water is distributed differently in muscle and other tissues.

BIA measurements can provide information about body composition, including percentage of fat mass, fat-free mass (including muscle mass), and total body water percentage. This information is of interest to athletes, fitness enthusiasts, medical professionals, and nutritionists.

In sports medicine, BIA is commonly used to monitor training progress, build muscle mass, and evaluate the impact of training and nutrition programs on body composition. However, it is important to note that BIA measurements can be influenced by various factors such as hydration status, posture, meals, and physical activity and should not be considered a sole indicator of health or fitness.

In phase-sensitive bioelectrical impedance analysis, the following impedance components are measured:

• Phase angle (PA)

• Fat-free mass (FFM)

• Fat mass (FM)

• Body cell mass (BCM)

• Extracellular mass (ECM)

• Body water (TBW)

• Water balance

BIA application limitations:

BIA measurements are generally considered safe, but we recommend that you do not perform BIA measurements if you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted automatic electronic device (e.g., implanted substance delivery systems, DDD pacemakers, etc.). If you have a fever, the bioelectrically extrapolated result is invalid.

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with BIACORPUS RX 4000.

45 minutes including evaluation, training and nutritional advice.