Preparing For Your Inbody Assessment

Prior to Testing

For the most accurate results, there are a few steps you should follow:

• Ideally perform the body composite test first thing in the morning or refrain from eating or drinking 3 to 4 hours before testing
• You must NOT have eaten any breakfast. You may drink water, milk, juice, plain soup, decaffeinated tea/coffee/soda, etc.
• You must NOT have consumed alcoholic beverages in the previous 24 hours
• Avoid drinking caffeine on the day of your test
• You must NOT have done any excessive physical activity in the 24 hours before – so make the day prior to testing a light activity day or a recovery day from training
• Do not exercise, take a hot shower, or use a sauna right before testing
• Stand still for approximately 5 minutes before testing
• Refrain from taking diuretics such as caffeine, alcohol, and medications affecting body water before testing
• Use the bathroom prior to testing
• Avoid using lotion or ointment on hands and feet
• If testing in the winter, warm yourself up for 20 minutes prior to testing
• Wear light clothes for the test and remove all metals (watch, belts, rings, etc.)
  

Notes:

• People with electric metal devices such as pacemakers should not be tested
• Women who are pregnant are not recommended to take the test
• Women who are menstruating are not recommended to take the test

HOW TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT

Stop by and see us! The Health Promotion office is located in the Garrison Fitness Centre, Building 210

Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 0800-1630 hrs.

Email: WRTHealthPromotion@forces.gc.ca

Phone: 780-842-1363 Extension 1759 and 1760

Facebook: wainwrighthealthpromotion