Anthropometric Measurements

The purpose of these tests is to measure and interpret various measures with regards to health related / sport fitness.

Heart rate (HR) will be measured using manual palpation of the carotid artery, as well as by means of a heart rate monitor. Height will be measured using a free standing graduated (Seca) bar balance set of scales. Blood pressure will be monitored using an automatic blood pressure monitor (Colin). A bio-impedance device will be used to measure percentage of body fat; the results include the estimation of body fat, lean body mass and fat mass. This service is useful in monitoring changes in weight and fat mass.