BETTER THAN THE SCALE: INBODY SCANS

For decades, the scale has been the go-to tool for tracking progress:

• Dieting and want to see if it’s working? Step on the scale.
• Started exercising and curious about results? Step on the scale.
• Tried Keto after your coworker lost 20 pounds? Step. On. The. Scale.

Sound familiar? While the scale can be a useful data point, it’s far from the best tool for measuring your true progress because it only tells you one thing: your total body weight. That number alone doesn’t reveal how your body is actually changing on the inside. Is that bad? Not necessarily. But if the scale is your only source of truth, you’re missing out on far more accurate and meaningful ways to measure your progress, results and health. And let’s be honest — when the number doesn’t budge (or worse, goes up), it’s easy to spiral! You immeidately activate self-destruction mode; convinced all the dieting and exercising you’re doing just isn’t working. This leads you to either give up altogether or, move on to the next fad diet and workout in hopes it sticks! But here’s what most people get wrong: As a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer who’s helped hundreds of adults reshape their bodies, feel stronger, and finally feel confident in the mirror — weight loss may NOT be what you truly want. Most people come to Results Fitness wanting to:

• Feel stronger!
• Fit into clothes better!
• Tone up and tighten arms and legs!
• Ditch the stubborn belly fat!

And here’s the kicker — none of those goals are about losing weight. They’re about changing body composition — building muscle, reducing fat, and reshaping your body. The scale can’t show you that…but an InBody can! One of the most advanced and reliable tools available, the InBody scan gives you a complete picture of what’s happening inside your body — not just a single number. And lucky for you, we’ve got one of these fancy machines right here at Results Fitness! Being an RF Warrior means you get access to inBody scans— and more importantly, the ability to track real progress over time. If you’ve never heard of the InBody scane (or aren’t quite sure how it works), keep reading! In this blog, you’ll learn:

• How the InBody measures your data
• Why regular scans lead to faster, more reliable results
• How to truly understand what’s changing in your body

Plus, if you want to do an InBody scan but you’re not a Results Fitness member, how you can book one today! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WHAT IS AN INBODY SCAN?

Here’s why the InBody beats the scale every time: it measures so much more than just your weight!

In about 90 seconds, you’ll get detailed data on your body fat percentage, muscle mass, visceral fat, water balance, and more. As your coaches, we use InBody scans to track your progress, identify trends and adjust your plan so you stay on the fastest path to your goals.

So how does it work?

Think of the InBody as a supercharged scale. You stand barefoot on the device, hold the handles and in less than a minute, it delivers a complete picture of your body composition.

Unlike a regular scale that only shows body weight, the InBody uses something called Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) — a safe, painless method that measures how your body is made up of muscle, fat and water. Here’s the quick science:

• The device sends a very low-level electrical current through your body.
• That current moves through different types of tissue — muscle, fat and water — at different speeds.
• The machine measures how easily the current travels and uses that data to calculate your exact body composition. For example:
  • Muscle: The current travels quickly because muscle contains more water.
  • Fat: The current moves slowly because fat tissue contains less water.

Once the scan is complete, the InBody prints a detailed report with all your personalized data, including:

• Total body weight
• Skeletal muscle mass
• Body fat mass and percentage
• Visceral fat level (the fat stored around your organs)
• Water balance and segmental analysis (where muscle and fat are distributed)

This report gives a crystal-clear snapshot of what’s really happening inside your body so you can celebrate real progress, not just a number on the scale!

Once the scan has been completed, a detailed report is printed with all your personalized data and metrics!  This data includes many health metrics, including:

#1. Bodyweight: Your weight can/will fluctuate throughout the day due to hydration, sleep, food intake, water retention, menstrual cycle, and digestion. This is normal! #2. Body Fat: Body fat percentage is a better health indicator than BMI, showing the proportion of your fat vs. muscle and bone mass. Plus, maintaining a healthy body fat reduces risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and improves your sleep and joint health! Healthy body fat ranges are 10-20% for men and 18-28% for women. To improve body fat percentage, focus on proper nutrition—eating well-balanced, real foods in the recommended poritons. #3. Skeletal Muscle Mass:  Muscles like biceps, quads, hamstrings, and glutes make up 30-40% of your body mass. To improve muscle mass, focus on strength training (not cardio) and proper nutrition. As you age, muscle mass naturally declines, which is why we recommend strength training at least 3x/week. And you’re in luck ’cause here at Results Fitness, we specialize in personalized strength training because it is crucial for maintaining strength, muscle mass, balance, flexibility, and mobility as you age! Need help with protein? Ask a nutrition coach , like me! #4. Total body water: Your body’s made up of approximately 60% water. The Inbody scan shows how much water your body contains so that you can maintain proper hydration levels. #5. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The approximate number of calories your body needs at rest to maintain basic functions. This number, combined with your daily activity levels, helps determine the approximate number of calories you should eat to achieve your goals. #6. Body Composition History: The Inbody stores and tracks all your results so you can evaluate and assess trends, progress and setbacks over time. As coaches, we use history to guarantee you are on track and stay on track to hit your goals! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BENEFITS OF AN INBODY SCAN An InBody scan is a powerful tool for if you are serious about understanding and improving your health and wellness! Having a detailed analysis of your body composition helps you and your coaches make informed decisions and create personalized plans specific to your goals. Regular InBody scans track your progress, keep you motivated and help you achieve your health goals faster and more effectively. Whether you’re an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or looking to improve your health, an InBody scan can be an invaluable part of your wellness journey. Here are 6 benefits of doing regular InBody scans: #1. Personalized Health Report:  provides a detailed snapshot of your body composition – insights beyond what a traditional scale provides. This information helps you understand your overall health and areas that need improvement. If you monitor progress using only the scale, the data provided is not a direct reflection of ALL changes that can be occurring. For instance, if fat loss is your goal, not seeing your scale weight change may lead you to believe that you are not making any progress. However,you CAN lose fat without the scaling moving or perhaps, sometimes even increasing! Huh?! How the heck does that happen?

• Example #1: Body fat decreases and weight increases because you added muscle. If you only use the scale, you’d assume you gained weight when in fact, you added muscle!
• Example #2: Body fat decreases 10 pounds, and weight decreases by 5 pounds. If you only use the scale, you assume you didn’t make a ton of progress when in fact, you lost MORE BODY FAT!

If looking to trim the mid-section belly, become more ‘toned’ or fit into clothes better, you need data specific to your body fat ‘cause the scale won’t show this. #2. Personalized Programs for Targeted Results: With detailed data on body fat, muscle mass and water content, as your coaches we can create personalized exercise and nutrition plans tailored to your specific needs, personal goals and desired results! The data from these reports is intentionally used when strategizing what you should eat, how much you should eat, frequency and types of workouts, etc. #3. Track & Understand Progress: Regular InBody scans allow you to track changes in your body composition over time. This is particularly useful for monitoring the effectiveness of your current health practices. Because changes in body composition (body fat and muscle mass) take longer than weight loss/gain, the recommended frequency to do InBody scans is every 90-ish days. #4. Identify Health Risks” Understanding your visceral fat level (the fat surrounding your organs) and overall body fat percentage can help identify potential health risks such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. #5. Stay Motivated & Accountable: Seeing tangible results is highly motivating! InBody scans provide objective data that can keep you accountable and motivated to stick to your health and fitness goals. #6. Weight Management: Knowing your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) helps you understand how many calories your body needs at rest; which is essential for creating effective weight management plans. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOW TO BOOK AN INBODY SCAN! Are you now feeling curious about your body composition and want to do an InBody scan at Results Fitness?! Good news! Whether you’re a current RF Warrior or never stepped foot in our gym you can schedule an InBody scan!

• Current RF Warriors with any 1-year membership get 3 InBody scans!
• If you are an RF Warrior in any 12-week memebrship or you’re not a current member, you can purchase InBody scans a la carte – Email us HERE!

Before doing your InBody scan, here’s 3 tips to prepare: #1. Empty Stomach: Complete your InBody scan on an empty stomach or, allow 2-4 hours after your last meal before testing. #2. Hydrate: Maintain normal fluid intake and use the restroom before testing. Do NOT withhold drinking water to achieve a lower body weight and avoid alcohol the day before testing (both can lead to dehydration). #3. Pre Workout Scan: Exercise increases both blood flow and body temperature which can affect your results as the impedance value can decrease. Test before exercising or allow sufficient time to cool down.