Track, Measure, and Master Your Progress with Body Composition Scans
Track Your Progress with Body Composition Scans
Are you ready to take your fitness journey to the next level? Body composition scans offer valuable insights that go beyond just weight. Today, I want to explore how these scans can help you track muscle, fat, and water levels, helping you to make informed decisions about your health. Plus, learn how to monitor your progress at home, using the Tanita Australia RD 545 scales!
I’m excited to offer body composition scans at Plus Fitness Ambarvale! For a limited time, you can get 3 scans for just $47 (normally $97). These scans provide detailed insights into your body’s muscle, fat, and water levels, helping you monitor progress more accurately than relying on weight alone.
If you’re keen to track your results consistently (and at home), I am also sharing the EXACT set of scale I am use with clients- the C (P.S It is on sale atm).
Why Body Composition Scans Matter
It is important to know that if you’re working towards health or fitness goals, that the weight on the scale is only part of the picture. A body composition scan will give a complete breakdown of your progress. For example, even if the scale doesn’t budge, a drop in body fat percentage means you’re moving in the right direction. If you’re aiming to build muscle, tracking your muscle mass ensures you’re gaining strength along the way. The Tanita Australia RD 545scale WILL pick up and and track those changes that may not be reflected from the weight on the scale.
The Tanita Australia RD 545 will help highlight the imbalances between your left and right limbs through a segmental breakdown, which shows the muscle and fat distribution across the body. This allows you to target specific areas in your training. In addition to tracking muscle and fat, this body composition scanmeasures visceral fat, the fat around your organs. Keeping this in check is essential for reducing the risk of chronic health conditions. You’ll also get insights into your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), showing how many calories you burn at rest, and your body water percentage, helping you optimise hydration. The scan even calculates your metabolic age, which compares your metabolism to that of the average person in your age group.
What Does The Scan Measures?
Each scan provides a comprehensive breakdown of:
Body Weight – Total weight.
BMI (Body Mass Index) – Weight relative to height.
Body Fat Percentage – Proportion of your body made up of fat.
Muscle Mass – Weight of your muscles.
Muscle Quality – Assesses muscle density and function.
Visceral Fat – Fat around your internal organs.
Bone Mass – Estimated weight of your bones.
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) – Calories burned at rest.
Metabolic Age – How your metabolism compares to others in your age group.
Body Water Percentage – Reflects hydration levels.
Segmental Breakdown – Detailed muscle and fat distribution for each arm, leg, and your torso.
Factors That Can Affect Results
To get the most accurate results, it’s important to be aware of factors that may influence your scan.
Hydration levels play a big role in muscle readings, so being dehydrated can lower your muscle mass measurement. Scanning right after exercise or eating a large meal may also skew your results.
For women, menstrual cycle phases can lead to fluctuations in weight and water retention. To maintain consistency, try to schedule your scans at the same time of day for each session.
Tracking your body composition every 6-8 weeks will offer valuable insights to fine-tune your training and nutrition. Whether your goal is to lose fat, build muscle, or stay on top of your overall health, these scans provide the information you need to stay motivated and on track.
Book in for your scan with mehere OR go all in and purchase the exact same scale and monitor your body composition at home using the Tanita Australia RD 545.
