Private Body Composition Scan

A Body Composition Scan serves as an invaluable tool, offering insights into the composition of our bodies. Beyond merely identifying fat, muscle, bone, and other essential components, this scan delves deeper into understanding the percentages of each element, which significantly influence our overall health and well-being.

A Body Composition Scan provides a comprehensive breakdown of fat, bone, muscle, and water content within the body, offering valuable insights into key health indicators. By revealing metrics like visceral fat accumulation, which poses risks for conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, this test enables proactive health management.

With these valuable insights, individuals can implement targeted lifestyle adjustments to rebalance their body composition, fostering improved health and fitness outcomes.

A Body Composition Scan offers numerous benefits, providing a detailed and accurate assessment of how our bodies are composed. Unlike traditional weight measurements, which may not reflect the true distribution of fat and muscle, this scan offers a comprehensive view of various body components, including muscle mass, fat percentage, and more.

By gaining insight into these percentages, individuals can obtain a more precise evaluation of their health and fitness status, enabling them to make informed decisions about their lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise regimen.

A Body Composition Scan can be beneficial for:

• Monitoring muscle mass and fat percentages for athletes in training
• Fat percentage analysis for individuals on a weight loss journey
• Measuring amounts of visceral fat around organs which could increase the risk of certain health conditions such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and some cancers
• Calculating BMI (body mass index) to determine if you’re a healthy weight for your height
• Estimating BMR (basal metabolic rate), the amount of calories your body needs to function at rest
• Evaluating body water composition and the fluid balance of the body
• Measuring hydration status
• For older adults, assessing any changes in muscle mass
• Estimating bone mineral mass
• Calculating your metabolic age

A Body Composition Scan is a completely non-invasive procedure that involves placing electrodes on the skin's surface. These electrodes deliver a weak electrical charge through the body, allowing for the measurement of various percentages of the body's components. From bone mass to visceral fat content and beyond, a Body Composition Scan provides a comprehensive analysis of these proportions.

Electrical signals pass more readily through lean tissues, like muscle and water, compared to fat tissue. As a result, the signal travels more quickly through areas with higher muscle and water content and takes longer to traverse through areas with higher fat content. By measuring the time it takes for the electrical charge to travel through the body, the scan provides valuable insights into the body's composition, offering a clearer understanding of its predominant components.

Our full body private health checks are designed for busy people who want to take control of their health. Our tests are quick, accurate, convenient and completely stress-free. No waiting for an appointment, no invasive procedures, no embarrassing questions, no long travel times and no busy waiting rooms.

Trained Health Assessment Specialist carry out all tests in over 350 venues across the UK and Ireland, so you get accurate professional health checks within 20 minutes of your home. Our private health checks include all the tests you need to take a proactive approach to monitoring and improving your health.

Many individual tests can be added to any full body health check. Just book one of our full body private health assessments and call us before your appointment to add an extra test.

Need help? Call free on 0800 652 2183 to speak to one of our team.