Why you need a body composition analysis
The time is now to put yourself first and take real steps towards your health goals. At Innovative Vitality, the first step in our overall longevity approach is to get you to your ideal body weight. And that process starts with data, including an InBody body composition analysis.
It’s a tool to assess your weight in terms of its core components: fat, protein, minerals, and body water and is far more insightful than simply stepping on the scale. It’s a more accurate and comprehensive picture of your health.
What Is a Body Composition Analysis?
An InBody body composition analysis breaks down your weight into its fundamental elements, providing insights into:
- Fat Mass: The total amount of fat in your body.
- Lean Muscle Mass: The weight of muscles, organs, bones, and water in your body.
- Body Fat Percentage: The proportion of your weight that comes from fat.
This detailed analysis helps you understand your body’s unique makeup, allowing you to set more specific and effective health and fitness goals.
Why Traditional Methods Fall Short
Traditional methods like BMI and scale weight often fail to give a complete picture of your health. Two people with the same weight and BMI can look entirely different and have different health risks because their body compositions vary. A body composition analysis provides clarity, helping you understand where you stand in terms of health and fitness.
Benefits of Knowing Your Body Composition
- Accurate Health Assessment: Unlike BMI, which can’t differentiate between muscle and fat, a body composition analysis reveals the real picture of your body’s health, showing precise changes in fat and muscle mass.
- Tailored Fitness Goals: Knowing your body composition allows you to set specific goals, such as increasing lean muscle mass or reducing body fat percentage. This targeted approach is more effective than simply aiming to lose or gain weight.
- Improved Wellness: By understanding your body’s composition, you can identify areas for improvement, such as increasing muscle mass for better metabolism or reducing fat to lower health risks.
- Personalized Nutrition Plans: Body composition data can guide nutritional choices, helping you determine the right balance of macronutrients (proteins, fats, and carbohydrates) to support your health goals.
Book Your InBody
All Innovative Vitalty patients do regular InBody assessments and discuss results with the provider. But anyone, not just Innovative Vitality patients, can book an appointment for an InBody analysis with a brief explanation of results. It’s $50, self-pay, and can be scheduled by calling 773-261-8300.