Body Map

[Keith Venner]

Hi. New user here, and new to the fitness world. Is there a site that has all the formulas or calculators to figure out the varioud entries in the Bodymap? I can find one or two here and there, but no one site with everything.

[Team FitSync]

Keith your timing is just right.  We will be launching a greatly expanded BodyMap function in a few weeks which will include all the key calculations such as bodyfat percentage (we'll be using the circumference method preferred by the military and proven second only to hydrostatic in accuracy), BMR, lean muscle mass, etc. 

We've put a lot of research into this as some common formulas like BMI are highly inaccurate and even traditional methods of measuring bodyfat percentage such as the caliper skinfold test also depend highly on the skill of the person performing the test.  We identified the most accurate methods and focused on measurements that are easily obtained without special equipment.  The new BodyMap features will automatically calculate values based on the measurements you provide and also explain the scientific basis for each.

Hope this helps, we'll give everyone a heads up when the new features go live.  In the interim, are there some specific values you're trying to calculate such as bodyfat percentage?  If so we'd be happy to provide the formulas.

Yours In Health,

John Morgan   

[CRN]

Is there any update on when the new functions will be incorporated into the Bodymap page?

[Team FitSync]

Yes, we'll be putting the new BodyMap functionality live along with several other upgrades in a few weeks.  We decided to put several upgrades live together instead of one at a time which pushed back the launch of the new BodyMap features by about 30 days.  Thanks for checking in.

[JeffDPT]

is this still happening?  haven't noticed and changes.

[Team FitSync]

Jeff-
Sorry for the late reply, we've updated some conversations on this topic but not all.  We're rolling out BodyMap in phases - enterprise first (fitness chains, etc.) followed by consumer by region to match some handheld launches.  No definite date for consumer but we'll keep everyone posted.

Thanks for checking in.

John