What Is an InBody Scan & How Does It Work?
The Basics of InBody Technology
The InBody scanner uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology to measure body composition. Here’s how it works:
Electrical Currents: A safe, low-level electrical current passes through your body to assess the resistance and reactance of different tissues.
Tissue Differentiation: Fat, muscle, and water each have distinct levels of resistance, allowing the scanner to calculate their proportions.
Segmental Analysis: The InBody scanner provides detailed data for each segment of your body (arms, legs, and trunk) to identify muscle imbalances and fat distribution.
What Data Will You Receive?
The results sheet from an InBody scan includes:
Body Weight: Your total weight, broken down into fat, muscle, and water.
Skeletal Muscle Mass: The weight of muscle attached to your skeleton, essential for strength and metabolism.
Body Fat Percentage: The percentage of your body composed of fat.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The number of calories your body needs to maintain basic functions at rest.
Visceral Fat Level: Fat surrounding internal organs, which impacts health risks.
Water Composition: Differentiates intracellular and extracellular water to detect inflammation or dehydration.
What to Expect During an InBody Scan
The Scanning Process
Setup: You will stand on the device barefoot and grip the handles.
Duration: The scan takes about 15-60 seconds.
Results: You’ll receive a detailed printout or digital report immediately after the scan.
Key Considerations
The process is quick, painless, and non-invasive.
Results are most accurate when scans are performed under consistent conditions.
Preparing for Your InBody Scan: A Step-by-Step Guide
For the most accurate results on your InBody Scan Test we recommend that you follow the guidelines outlined below for every test completed. This will ensure ideal accuracy for the testing from month to month throughout the Quantum Leap Program.
Hydrate normally throughout the day.
Avoid eating 4+ hours prior to testing.
Wear appropriate clothing, tight fitting shorts and a sports bra for females and just shorts for males. Avoid wearing anything with metal on it (pants with metal zippers or buttons, bras with underwire, etc.). Remember that you will also be taking a photo at the same time as the scan, so reign the same or similar clothing is preferred for comparison sake.
Be prepared to remove all jewelry, socks, pantyhose, and shoes prior to testing.
Avoid drinking caffeine on the day of your test.
Avoid drinking alcohol 24 hours prior to testing
Use the restroom prior to testing.
Avoid exercising the same day before your test is completed.
Avoid using lotion or ointment on hands or feet.
Do not shower less than 1.5 hours before testing.
Individual test will take about 5 minutes to complete
Results will be printed out for you at your appointment.
**Individuals with pacemakers or other electronic devices should not use the InBody
Tips for Maximizing Your Results
Consistency is Key: Always follow the same preparation steps for each scan to track meaningful changes over time.
Reassess Regularly: Conduct follow-up scans every 4-6 weeks to monitor progress and make informed adjustments.
By adhering to these guidelines and understanding your results, you’ll be better equipped to achieve your fitness and health goals through actionable insights from your InBody scan.
