The BOD POD in Military and Public Safety
For those employed in the military and public safety sectors, physical fitness plays a significant role in unit readiness and performance. Personnel must be fit and ready at all times, and the need for a high level of fitness is essential to avoid injury and stress.
Excess body fat has been shown to have a negative effect on job performance and health, resulting in decreased oxygen consumption and increased potential for associated diseases such as cardiovascular and diabetes. In fact, research shows that heart disease is the number one cause of death for on-duty firefighters.
In recent years, public safety units and military organizations have determined that an accurate body composition assessment provides the most valuable feedback necessary to help achieve and maintain appropriate fitness levels.
Accurate body composition analysis is used to:
- Evaluate and track the effectiveness of training and fitness programs;
- Maximize levels of strength and performance;
- Prevent injuries;
- Manage disease risk factors;
- Monitor shifts in body composition over time.
The BOD POD Body Composition Tracking System has become the practical Gold Standard for fast, accurate, and safe body composition analysis. See Products for more information.