What's the Best Way to Measure Body Fat?
π What is the best way to measure body fat?
π¦ What is a DEXA scan?
π How do the DEXA and InBody compare to one another?
π¦ Is my scale at home accurate?
InBody 270
Muscle-Fat Analysis. Make the connection between Weight, Skeletal Muscle Mass, and Body Fat Mass and start developing a personalized plan for each individual.
Segmental Lean Analysis. Get an in-depth analysis of an individualβs fat-free mass. Evaluate if an individual has a sufficient level of fat-free mass in each segment of the body (arms, legs, and trunk) and spot any imbalances between the limbs.
Basal Metabolic Rate. Understand how many calories an individual naturally burns at rest to develop a unique nutrition plan based on their activity level and personal health goals.
Body Composition History. Track changes in Weight, Skeletal Muscle Mass, and Percent Body Fat over time. Spot trends and make timely adjustments to keep your clients headed in the right direction.
DEXA
The benefits of using a DEXA scan for body composition:
It provides reliable and precise data;
The data acquisition process is fast, easy to perform, involves minimal radiation exposure, and is easily tolerated by subjects;
The data analysis process is fast, versatile, and easy to perform; and
The assessment of body composition by DXA appears to be less reliant on underlying assumptions than most other methods.