Our certified anthropometrist uses advanced skinfold techniques to provide you with precise insights into your body composition.
This service caters to a diverse spectrum of individuals, from athletes at any level to those seeking to elevate their overall physical health. Understanding your body’s distinctive composition will allow you to monitor changes over time, informing adjustments to your training regimen, exercise program, dietary requirements, and lifestyle choices—all geared towards sustaining physical performance, health and preventing injury.
This service uses Harpenden skinfold calipers to measure skinfold thickness in a quick and non-invasive manner. All skinfold measures are performed by International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) certified and trained anthropometrist.
The skinfold assessment will measure stature, body mass, skinfold at 8 sites (Biceps, Triceps, Subscapular, Iliac Crest, Supraspinale, Abdominal, Medial Calf, Front thigh), circumference at 5 sites (arm when relaxed, arm when tensed, waist, hip and calf) and breadths of 2 bones (femur and humerus) to provide you with measures of:
Height, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist/Hip Ratio, Body Fat Percentage, Sum of 8 Skinfolds and Somatotype profiling (assessment of body shape).
Following your assessment, you will be provided with a personalised report with your results.
We recommend booking a re-test following a minimum of 6 weeks. For 2nd bookings conducted within 12 months of first, we offer a discounted re-test price of £63
For further details and to book your consultancy, please contact us by using the link at the bottom of this page.
Other Important Information
What should I wear and how to prepare
- Wear loose sports attire for easy access to shoulder, back, abdomen, arm, and leg areas.
- For females this may include a sports bra/sports top that exposes the shoulders and abdomen area and loose running shorts
- For males this may include running shorts or swimwear.
- Please note: The anthropometrist is male and participants are free to bring a chaperone with them if this would make them more comfortable with the measures being taken
- Avoid any creams or lotions to facilitate accurate measurements.
- Ensure you are recovered from previous exercise and well hydrated.
Where is it located?
We are located at the Human Performance Centre at the University of Lincoln. During your booking process, you will have the option to book a visitors carparking spot which will be located outside of the Sports Centre.
Address:
University of Lincoln Sports Centre
Brayford Way,
Lincoln,
LN6 7TS
Upon arrival, a member of staff will meet you in the reception area of the Sports Centre.
How do I book and what is the process?
Please contact us to see our ad hoc availability either by clicking the button below or email us on SSESConsultancy@lincoln.ac.uk if you wish to discuss specific information and ask further questions.
During the booking process, you may be asked to provide additional details around your needs, experience of this type of assessment and other important information to ensure we provide you with the best service possible.
Once completed, you will receive a booking email and be directed to pay online.
Your booking will be fully confirmed via email once payment has been processed.
How do I pay?
Once you have completed your booking process and relevant forms, you will be directed to pay for your consultancy via a link to our online store. Alternatively, you can go straight to our payment page via the button at the top of this page