Total Body Electrical Conductivity

Total Body Electrical Conductivity (TOBEC) is a non-invasive method used to estimate body composition, particularly body fat and lean mass. It works by passing a small, safe electrical signal through the body and measuring how easily the signal travels. Since lean tissue like muscles conducts electricity better than fat tissue, the device uses these measurements to calculate the proportion of body fat versus muscle and other tissues. TOBEC provides a quick and painless assessment, useful in health and fitness settings, as well as clinical research, to monitor changes in body composition over time.