Loop-based measuring device

A body sensor, comprising:

• an elastic, form-fitting garment configured to be worn on the body, said garment configured to deform with the body as it moves;
• a conductive element embedded within said garment, said conductive element configured to deform with said garment as the body moves;
• and
• an electronic device in electrical communication with said conductive element, said electronic device configured to measuring the oscillation frequency of said at least one conductive element, wherein said oscillation frequency changes when said conductive element deforms;
• wherein said body sensor will measure movements of the body by comparing changes in inductance in said conductive element.

A method of monitoring body movement, said method comprising:

• embedding a conductive element within an elastic, form-fitting textile, said conductive element forming a loop, wherein the area within the loop forms a textile area;
• positioning said textile area adjacent to the body, wherein said textile area and said conductive element are configured to deform with the body as it moves;
• measuring variations of electrical or electromagnetic quantities within said conductive element as it deforms with the body;
• and
• estimating physiological, kinematic, dynamic, psychological, physical, biological or health parameters based upon said variations of electrical or electromagnetic quantities.