PEAK Fitness

Many people start doing CrossFit with the goal of 'losing weight'.  Our standard response is "WHY?".  What exactly does this 'weight loss' mean to you?  How do you know when you've accomplished that goal?  How much should you weigh?  How much bodyfat do you carry?

Fortunately, we live near a research university with the tools to answer all of these questions.  PEAK Fitness at the University of Utah does Body Composition Testing for only $25 ($20 for UofU staff and students). 

The test is simple.  You wear tight-fitting clothes, usually a swimsuit or sports bra and lycra shorts for women and lycra shorts or Speedos for men.  The technician weighs you, then you sit in the Bod Pod.  It reminded me of the egg from Mork & Mindy for those of you old enough to remember the show. 

The Bod Pod is the gold standard for body composition testing

The Bod Pod determines how much air you diplace and then calculates your percentage of bodyfat compared with lean mass.  It only takes about 5 minutes total.  The Bod Pod is considered the gold standard for bodyfat testing, on the same level as hydrostatic weighing with the benefit of not getting wet.

I recently had my bodyfat tested and adjusted my fitness goals as a result.  I feel empowered knowing EXACTLY what I should weigh.  As I get closer to my goal, I will have the test done again to adjust for any increase in lean body mass.  This allows me to set REALISTIC, POSITIVE, MEANINGFUL and SPECIFIC goals for body composition. 

 If you have a goal of 'losing weight' we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE going to PEAK Fitness and getting an accurate picture of where you need to be.  This will help you and your coaches formulate a better plan for your specific situation.

Visit PEAK Fitness for more information

All testing is done by appointment. Please call 801-585-7325 to schedule your test.