The Future of Self-Collected Data and Single-Subject Research

Fitnescity recently participated in the 2018 Quantified Self Symposium on Cardiovascular Health. This is a summary of the event by Fitnescity’s co-founder, Laila Zemrani.

The mission of the Quantified Self is to support people in making personal discoveries using everyday science. It has been shown over the last few years that individuals can make significant discoveries about their own health using self-collected, high temporal resolution data from open tools.


Anatomy of a Weightlifter: What Should Be Your Strengths?

Anatomy of a Weightlifter: What Should Be Your Strengths?

Fitness testing, including the BOD POD Body composition assessment, reveals the explosive strength of Olympic weightlifter Dmytro Chumak. 

Weightlifters are one of the strongest people on the planet. In this sports science lab, the physiques and unique body characteristics of Olympic athlete Dmytro Chumak are analyzed to reveal what makes him so special. Here's what you can learn from his test results.

Run the City with Fitnescity | NYC Marathon

Run the City with Fitnescity | NYC Marathon

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this bucket-list event: The TCS NYC Marathon.] Hear the start-line canons and let Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" usher you over the Verrazano Bridge. Tour the five boroughs and feel the city's vibrant energy. As you move along the race course, over two million people cheer you on toward the finish line in Central Park. Whether it's your first marathon or your 10th, it promises to be an event you'll never forget. 

Endomorph, Mesomorph and Ectomorph: How to Find Your Body Type

Endomorph, Mesomorph and Ectomorph: How to Find Your Body Type

The ectomorph body type is thin and struggles to gain weight, whether it's fat or muscle. Learn more about the ectomorph diet and workout.

The endomorph body type tends to gain weight faster and keep it on. Learn more about the endomorph diet and workout.

The mesomorph has a natural tendency to be fit and achieve muscle mass with ease. Learn more about the mesomorph diet and workout.

How Accurate Are At-Home Body Fat Scales? ABC Investigates

How Accurate Are At-Home Body Fat Scales? ABC Investigates

ABC investigates the scales measuring weight and body fat that so many rely on. Three women had their body fat measured by ABC's experts, Dr. John shepherd and his team at the university of California San Francisco (UCSF) body composition lab.The BOD POD results at the lab were then compared with those of the latest models of scales from Fitbit, to Withings, Tanita and Qardio. The results were surprising, to say the least. (P.S. Don't miss the fun part is at the end).