Be aware! Fitness wave will not give you accurate body composition data!
hydrostatic body composition testing in itself, is one of the most accurate measures of body composition. The data provided by a competent test provider, is invaluable when a person is trying to make the proper changes, to find positive progress. With accurate and consistent test Data, and a good strong knowledge of science, exercise, and Nutrition; a person can make educated adjustments and find positive results faster than any other way.
The fitness industry is littered with miss information, fraud, and just plain reckless ignorance. This process is no exception. It is very important to get consistent and accurate results. Not every provider is created equal, to put it nicely. Some of the biggest factors in getting an accurate test, are; The operator and their understanding of the equipment and process, The process its self, and a big one!!! The equipment used to test.
load cell technology is very accurate, and with the proper equipment that is maintained & calibrated, it has almost no room for error! Analog scales, and un balanced baskets just plain suck!! They are inexpensive, but nearly impossible to get accurate readings. Without quality equipment and knowledgable opperators, you will not get accurate or consistent data. At that point you are better off using calipers. calipers are not an accurate way to measure, but with a good operator, they can be consistent and at least then you get one positive result.
Operators can be the nicest or nastiest people on earth, and i could care less! If they know what they are doing, know the equipment, and know they are providing a quality service, thats all that matters.
I cannot speak for or of all of the fitness wave locations or providers, but i have experienced one in southern California. The operator was very polite, and seemed to have good intentions. I believe that he just doesn't know that he is providing a sub standard service, and is unaware that his results are NOT accurate. The big issue was with his scale and tank, and with the instructions he gave. I knew right away that i would get very inaccurate results. I knew i would show less lean mass and more fat, and that the weight he got from the scale would be all wrong. An analog scale tends to move a lot. Steadying it with your hands is not a good way to get a reading!! There go's accuracy. Having the subject rest on the bottom of the tank or brace against the sides, is just plain stupid!! The subject needs to be balanced on the basket, which is very awkward in itself. its just cheap equipment, and a bad process!! Add to that an operator that has no knowledge of the process, fitness, or the importance of providing accurate data, and your money is wasted. it is a GROSS DISSERVICE!!.
When people are working hard for results, and they get poor test service; believing it is accurate, a lot is wasted. The damage runs deep. When they make changes based on the garbage data they receive, and come up with unsatisfactory results; it is not just bad!! Its a giant waste of time, money, and effort; but it is also emotionally crippling to some. Anyone that sells a service that is not what they advertise; that plays on ones emotions without explanation, should be put out of business. But like most anything in life, people will pray on other people. It is up to you to find quality.
If fitness wave cared to offer a quality service, they would be offering one! The problems with this service are known! I guarantee that!! Anyone with a degree in exercise sciences or human physiology, is smart enough to know the value of accurate data! Shame on Fitness Wave for making people believe they are getting something they are not!! Sell what you advertise, or advertise what you sell!!! Be a good human and give people what they pay for. Theres more to this than the Dollar.
I strongly encourage anyone that wants this type of service, to find a good provider. Weather it be another hydrostatic tester, or a DEXA scan. And anyone that cares to see why felt inclined to write this review, do back to back testes with this and another provider :) you will see what I'm saying! You want accurate data!!! & You deserve constant Data. read more