An InBody Body Composition Assessment is a highly accurate, non-invasive test that provides a detailed breakdown of your body’s composition beyond what a standard scale can show. Unlike measuring just weight, the InBody assessment analyzes the proportions of fat, muscle, and water in your body. This is done using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), which sends low-level electrical currents through your body to measure resistance and reactance in different tissues.
What the InBody Test Measures:
Body Fat Percentage: The ratio of fat to your total body weight.
Skeletal Muscle Mass: The amount of muscle attached to bones, which is crucial for movement and strength.
Visceral Fat Level: The amount of fat surrounding your internal organs, which is a critical health indicator.
Segmental Muscle & Fat Analysis: Breaks down your muscle and fat distribution in different parts of your body (arms, legs, torso).
Body Water: Total body water, including intracellular and extracellular water, indicating hydration and possible inflammation.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The number of calories your body burns at rest, which helps you set effective nutrition and fitness goals.
How It Works:
You stand barefoot on the InBody device, and electrodes send a painless electrical current through your body. The test takes about 60 seconds and provides immediate results on a printout or screen.
Benefits of InBody Assessments:
Provides a clearer picture of your overall health than weight alone.
Helps you set personalized fitness and nutrition goals.
Monitors your progress over time, especially in fat loss, muscle gain, and changes in hydration.
Offers insights into muscle imbalances, helping to fine-tune workouts.
Measures visceral fat, an important indicator for health risks like heart disease or diabetes.
InBody assessments are an excellent tool for anyone looking to understand their body’s composition and make informed decisions to improve their health and fitness.