News & Updates

Charles Staley World famous strength and Sport Coach uses BodyMetrix device. "Once you've used BodyMetrix, I can promise you'll never go back to whatever antiquated technology you were using previously. BodyMetrix is accurate, fast, and (unlike Calipers), non-invasive. My clients love it, I love it, and you'll love it too."

For more information on Charles Staley Training philosophy and features visit www.charlesstaley.com.

National Wrestling Coaches Association Teams up with IntelaMetrix
The NWCA has been monitoring some very promising research that has compared the IntelaMetrix BX-2000 ultrasound system to underwater weighing and skinfolds in 70 high-school aged wrestlers (age range 14-18). Intial results demonstrated that fat-free mass values measured by the ultrasound (IntelaMetrix BX-2000) system were not statistically different when compared to values obtained by underwater weighing in a heterogeneous high-school wrestling population during a hydrated state, and therefore should be considered as an alternative to skinfolds and bioelectrical impedance methods for determining the minimum weight for wrestlers.

Ultrasound has several advantages: it does not require a high degree of technician skill and therefore is easy to use, it is safe, results are instantaneous, and the device is portable. These advantages may make ultrasound attractive to educational institutions that may not have access to trained skinfold assessors, hydrostatic weighing, BOD POD, and to address concerns that have been expressed by coaches, officials, and athletic trainers who question the results of skinfold testing performed by someone who may not be completely objective or impartial.

The NWCA is optimistic that this research will successfully pass through  “peer review” and ultimately be published in a reputable Sports Medicine journal by Spring 2008.  In the interim, we encourage the sport science and wrestling  communities to familiarize yourself with this promising technology

Chris Tedesco and BodyQuest
Chris Tedesco, President and CEO of BodyQuest and one of our first customers recently received the prestigious honor of International Personal Trainer of the Year 2006-2007. Chris served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a three-time Iron Man Platoon Champion. He uses his BX-2000 regularly and was recently interviewed by Club Solutions Magazine. The complete interview can be found at Chris Tedesco - Club Solutions Interview.