Why you should prioritise your health with a body composition scan
Knowing your numbers is important!
Have you ever stepped on the bathroom scales and wondered, how am I the same weight? Or how did I get heavier?
The truth is that weight loss and fat loss are two completely independent terms. Losing “weight” is attributed to a loss of overall mass, including muscle, water, fat and more. Losing fat is, well, losing fat.
So, the bathroom scales haven’t moved.
Did you lose fat and gain muscle?
Did you lose both and are holding extra water?
Accurately measuring body composition is essential, and that’s where body composition scanning comes in. It provides precise metrics to help me monitor your health and fitness levels.
Here are 8 reasons why you should prioritise your health with a body scan today:
1. Motivation Boost: Whether just starting your health journey or striving for continuous improvement, accurate body fat and muscle measurement scan be powerful motivators. With tangible, measurable targets provided, you'll have the fuel to push forward and achieve your goals.
2. Beyond BMI: The body mass index (BMI) has long been used as a measure of obesity, but its limitations are becoming increasingly clear.Body scans offer a more comprehensive view of your body composition, taking into account muscle, water, and body fat. Say goodbye to the frustrations of misleading BMI classifications and hello to accurate, personalised insights.
3. Combatting "SkinnyFat": Don't let a normal BMI deceive you. "Skinny fat" individuals may fall within a healthy weight range but have unhealthy levels of body fat and inadequate muscle development. This condition can increase the risk of metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Body scans quickly identify this condition, allowing for targeted interventions to improve overall health.
4. Establishing a Baseline: Your first body scan serves as a baseline, providing a reference point for tracking progress over time. This baseline can help you set realistic goals and track your progress more effectively. Don't wait until you've reached your goals to start measuring. By establishing a baseline early on, you'll have a clear picture of how far you've come and where you're headed.
5. Preventing Sarcopenia: Age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, can have serious consequences for mobility and overall health. Regular body scans, typically recommended every 1-3 months, help monitor muscle mass overtime. This allows for early intervention to mitigate the effects of sarcopenia and maintain quality of life.
6. Say Goodbye to Scale Frustrations: Daily fluctuations in body weight can be discouraging and misleading. Body composition scans provide a more accurate assessment of progress by focusing on body fat and muscle mass, rather than a number on the scale.
7. Fine-Tuning Your Approach: Is your nutrition and exercise routine yielding the desired results? Body scans offer valuable feedback on the effectiveness of your plan. For example, if your body fat percentage is not decreasing as expected, it may be a sign you need to adjust your protein intake or change your exercise routine. This feedback can help you make informed adjustments to optimise your health and fitness journey.
8. Proactively Managing Health Risks: Visceral fat,often referred to as 'toxic fat,' is a key indicator of various health risks,including non-alcoholic fatty liver and heart disease. Body scans not only measure visceral fat levels but also track changes over time, empowering you to proactively manage your health.
Book in today, so you can know your numbers!