What an InBody Scan Reveals About Your Progress (Beyond the Scales)

At Inspire Health & Fitness, we don’t rely on bathroom scales to measure your progress — because the truth is, scales don’t tell the whole story. They can’t distinguish between fat, muscle, water, or bone. That’s where the InBody body composition scan comes in.
It’s a powerful tool we use with all members to track real changes in your body, so you can see exactly how your training and nutrition are working.
1. Lean Muscle Mass
Your muscle is what drives your metabolism, powers your workouts, and shapes your physique. The InBody scan shows how much lean muscle you have in each area of your body (arms, legs, trunk).
This means we can check:
- Are you building lean muscle where you need it most?
- Are both sides of your body balanced?
- Are you progressing toward your strength and physique goals?
2. Body Fat Percentage
Instead of just “weight,” we track how much of your body is fat versus muscle. This is key, because two people can weigh the same but look completely different depending on their body composition.
By checking your body fat percentage every 4 weeks, we know if your nutrition plan and workouts are truly moving you in the right direction.
3. Visceral Fat Levels
This is the fat stored around your internal organs. High visceral fat increases your risk for health problems, but the good news is it responds well to training and nutrition changes. Tracking it helps us keep you healthy inside and out.
4. Hydration & Water Balance
Hydration affects performance, recovery, and even how your body looks. The InBody scan measures total body water, so we can spot imbalances that might be slowing your progress.
5. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Your BMR is the number of calories your body burns at rest each day. By knowing your BMR, we can calculate how much energy you burn daily and tailor your nutrition plan precisely — whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or maintenance.
Why This Matters
Instead of “I’ve lost 2kg” (which could just be water weight), you’ll know:
- Exactly how much muscle you’ve built
- How much body fat you’ve lost
- Whether your metabolism is speeding up
- And how your body is truly transforming
This gives you confidence, clarity, and motivation to stay on track.
The Bottom Line
The scale only gives you one number. The InBody scan tells the full story — so you can train smarter, eat better, and see real results.
👉 Ready to track your progress the right way? Book a call with Inspire Health & Fitness today and start your journey with a baseline InBody scan.
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