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What is a body composition measurement, and what results does it provide?

What is a body composition measurement, and what results does it provide?

Body composition measurement is a useful way to monitor the internal state of the body and, in particular, the changes occurring within it. The measurement provides a detailed report on the amount of muscle, fat, and water in a person’s body. A body composition measurement based on Bodymaja’s bioimpedance method reports on individual nutritional status…

Why Should You Measure Body Composition?

Body composition measurement is a useful way to monitor the internal state of body and, in particular, the changes occurring within it. In addition to weight, the measurement determines the amount of muscle, fat, and water in the body, providing a wealth of information about the body’s health quickly and efficiently.

The measurement provides precise data on all the components that make up the body: fluids, minerals, proteins, and fat. With body composition measurement, it is possible to detect the amount of visceral fat, which is particularly harmful to health. Visceral fat can be indicated by being overweight, especially by excess weight around the waist. This type of fat accumulates particularly in the liver, disrupting its function and potentially causing conditions such as fatty liver disease. Excess visceral fat is significantly linked to lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and intestinal problems.

The accumulation of visceral fat in the body can be prevented through lifestyle choices, such as:

Body composition measurement results are considered a good indicator of overall health. The results are straightforward and help in making smart choices in daily life. Through the measurement results, the importance of exercise and lifestyle changes for well-being becomes tangible, presented as numbers and charts that make it easy to understand cause-and-effect relationships.

Why Choose Bodymaja’s Body Composition Measurement?

Bodymaja’s body composition measurement is based on the bioimpedance method, where a light electrical current is passed through the body. Bioimpedance measurement is a superior method, providing detailed and individualized reports on nutritional status and health with a level of accuracy that is unmatched by other methods in terms of breadth, ease, and repeatability.

“I find Bodymaja’s InBody service affordable and user-friendly. No need to book appointments. The measurement device is modern and of the latest model, and the facility is very clean. The report’s explanations and data fields are extremely useful and, in their completeness, even better than, for example, a gym trainer’s interpretation.” – Jukka

Bodymaja’s InBody measurement provides over 40 values describing your body composition. The key strengths of the InBody measurement are its reliability and clarity. The measurement is always valid regardless of age, gender, or size. Bodymaja’s measurements are conducted at convenient self-service points, allowing you to perform the measurement in complete privacy.

In addition to body composition measurement, it is also possible to measure blood pressure and grip strength by purchasing additional measurements as part of the body composition measurement package. This allows for an even broader understanding of your body’s condition. You can learn more about Bodymaja’s measurements and locations on Bodymaja’s website.

Integration with Puhti

Bodymaja became part of Puhti in April 2025. During 2025, Bodymaja will be integrated into Puhti’s website and result reporting system, after which body composition measurements can be ordered directly through Puhti. Until then, Bodymaja and Puhti will continue to operate independently on their respective websites.

Here’s how it works

Choose the right test package for you

You can choose a ready-made test package, include additional tests or plan your own set of tests. All the tests can be ordered without a doctor’s referral.

Visit a location

Sample-taking is available at Mehiläinen laboratories in over 75 locations and self-measurement points in 24 shopping centers across Finland. The test itself takes only a few minutes.

See the results in My Journal

You can view your results quickly and easily on the Oma Puhti report. You will get an easy-to-read report of your results.

Key figures

Tests analysed

Laboratories and self service points

Your results are quickly available to you.

Why Puhti

  • Easy, domestic, and fast
  • Puhti gives you the best service when it comes to knowledge about your own health
  • All tests without referral
  • Clear tests and affordable pricing
  • Personal data is stored in Finland on servers with a high security classification
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