If you’ve ever stepped on the bathroom scales, seen a number you didn’t like, and felt deflated – you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: that number doesn’t tell the whole story.
Body weight alone is a very limited indicator of progress. It fluctuates daily due to factors like hydration, hormones, stress, sleep, and more. That’s why using an in-body scanner to track your body composition can be such a game-changer.
What Is an In-Body Scan?
An Inbody scan provides a far more detailed look at what your body is actually made up of – not just how much it weighs. Instead of a single number, you’ll get a breakdown of key metrics like:
✅ Skeletal Muscle Mass (in kg and %)
✅ Body Fat Mass (in kg and %)
✅ Total Body Water
✅ Visceral Fat Level
✅ Segmental Muscle Analysis (e.g. how strong each arm/leg is!)
These insights help you understand where changes are happening in your body—even when the scales stay the same.
Why Is This Better Than Just Weighing Yourself?
Let’s say the scales show your weight has gone up by 1kg. Without body composition data, that could feel like a setback. But with an in-body scan, you might find that you’ve actually:
- Gained 1.2kg of muscle
- Lost 0.2kg of fat
- Held onto more water after a tough gym session
Suddenly, it’s not a setback—it’s progress!
Why Look at % and kg?
Fat mass and muscle mass are shown in both kilograms and as a percentage of your total body weight. This is important, because:
- If you lose muscle, your body fat % may increase – even if your fat mass (kg) is going down.
- If you gain muscle while maintaining fat levels, your body fat % will drop, even if your total weight increases slightly.
Context is everything, and body composition gives you that context.
What About Water?
Your total body water plays a big role in short-term weight fluctuations. In-body scans show this clearly, helping you identify when a spike on the scales might just be water retention, common after a salty meal, a long day on your feet, or hormonal shifts.
Train at P6 Gym? Good News…
If you’re a member of P6 Gym, you have access to our in-body scanner – the perfect tool to start tracking real results. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or just understanding your body better, regular scans will help you stay informed, focused, and motivated.
Don’t rely on guesswork. Let the data guide your journey.
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