The Anthropometry Lab

I am so proud I got to be part of this amazing event Women In Sport Congress

Let’s play and see who can spot me in these pictures 👊🏻📸

Another ISAK Level 1 Accreditation under the belt! Well done to all 10 new anthropometrists and the 5 new re-accredited members.

📍Sydney
🗓️ November 10, 11 & 12, 2023

We are very pleased to tell you that we are going to offer ISAK levels 1 and 2 training courses (full course and recertifications) in Sydney, Australia.

- You can find all the information in the link in our bio in

Also, make your questions and register by the following means of contact:
Behap. 📩 [email protected]
📲 +61497763705

We are at your disposal.
It would be a pleasure to share some days of anthropometry with you!

Who is getting ready for the ISAK level 1 accreditation and re-accreditation course at this weekend?

We are!! .anthropometry.lab will be there with some equipment from and talking about the new range of products from ;

will also be there teaching two classes: “Body composition criterion and testing methods” and “Somatotype”.

Don’t forget to come and say hi!

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ISAK CRITERION SUBJECTS NEEDED

Sports Dietitians Australia are recruiting both male and female volunteers to assist us as criterion subjects for our ISAK Course on Saturday 14 May.

Volunteers will get measured by students completing their accreditation using calipers, anthropometers and measuring tapes. You only need to bring a pair of shorts and a sport bra/top or two-piece swim suit.

The course will be held at the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) and subjects will need to be available from 9am to 4.30pm*

We are offering a $50 voucher for your time.

If you are interested or would like further information please email [email protected]

*NB criterion subjects will be required in the morning and again in the afternoon between those hours, with exact timings to be confirmed and advised

🙎🏽‍♀️Susan weights 70kg and told me yesterday very proudly: I ran 15km and I already lost 2 kilos!

🙍🏼‍♂️However, John said: wait what? I have been on a plan to lose weight for the last month and I just drop 3% on body fat.

Who is in a better position? Is it Susan or John?🙎🏽‍♀️🙍🏼‍♂️

📐Body composition analysis can be done with different techniques and methods, they all have pros and cons. However, the most important thing is to learn when to apply them and why. Which one is the outcome we want to measure?

💧If Susan had used bioimpedance before and after her run, she wouldn’t have been that excited. She is just dehydrated and lost 2 litres of sweat during her run, not body fat. Give her some water and she will regain that weight in no time.

🧈John, on the other hand, has been systematically reaching a caloric deficit to lose 3% of body fat, and probably will be able to check this with several methods: bioimpedance, skinfolds, DXA and so on. So, it is not a quick fix, he did lose 3 kg.

🧐Have you been in this position before? Do you know when to use the handsaw or the hammer? Is your body composition analysis a roller coaster all the time? (I bet you are probably just checking your body weight…)