Whether your health journey focuses on chronic disease management, sustainable weight loss, healthy ageing, or athletic performance, traditional weighing scales and BMI formulas tell only a fraction of the story.
Body Mass Index (BMI) only calculates your weight divided by your height squared. It cannot distinguish between whether your weight is composed of healthy, metabolically active skeletal muscle mass or harmful visceral fat wrapped around your vital organs. Two individuals with the exact same weight and BMI can have entirely different internal metabolic profiles and health risks.
Standard Scale & BMI
- Only measures total gross body weight (kg)
- Labels muscular individuals as "overweight"
- Misses hidden visceral fat in normal-weight individuals ("skinny fat")
- Cannot track whether weight loss is fat or muscle loss
InBody 570 Medical Scan
- Direct multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance testing
- Accurate differentiation of muscle, fat, bone, and water
- Direct measurement of dangerous visceral fat levels
- Tracks precise progress: ensures you lose fat, not muscle
What Does the InBody 570 Measure?
The InBody 570 utilizes patented direct 8-point tactile electrodes and multi-frequency electrical currents to measure the resistance of body tissues with clinical accuracy. In 60 seconds, you receive a full diagnostic assessment covering:
1. Visceral Fat Level (Deep Organ Fat)
Visceral fat is the hidden adipose tissue stored deep inside your abdominal cavity, surrounding organs such as your liver, pancreas, and intestines. Unlike subcutaneous fat under the skin, excessive visceral fat produces inflammatory cytokines and hormones strongly linked to Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Tracking this metric is one of the most proactive steps you can take for preventative longevity.
2. Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM) & Segmental Lean Analysis
Muscle mass is our metabolic engine and structural armor. The InBody 570 breaks down lean tissue into five segments: Right Arm, Left Arm, Trunk, Right Leg, and Left Leg. This segmental analysis highlights muscle imbalances between upper and lower body or left-versus-right limbs, aiding injury recovery and detecting early signs of sarcopenia (age-related muscle wasting) in older adults.
3. Body Water Balance: Intracellular vs. Extracellular Water (ECW/TBW)
The ratio of Extracellular Water (ECW) to Total Body Water (TBW) is a critical biomarker of cellular vitality, chronic inflammation, systemic fluid retention (edema), and renal or circulatory health. A normal, balanced ECW/TBW ratio indicates healthy cellular membranes and effective fluid regulation.
4. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) & Percent Body Fat (PBF)
Discover the baseline number of calories your body burns every 24 hours at complete rest to maintain vital organ function. This provides an exact, individualized baseline rather than relying on generic internet calculators, making your nutritional and calorie targets accurate and achievable.
Who Benefits from an InBody Scan?
Body composition testing is valuable across every stage of adult life:
Preventative Health & Chronic Disease
Patients managing or screening for Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes, cardiovascular conditions, hypertension, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Sustainable Weight Management
Individuals undertaking dietary or lifestyle changes who want proof that weight loss is pure fat loss rather than unhealthy loss of water or muscle tissue.
Healthy Ageing & Seniors
Older adults wanting to safeguard mobility, maintain independence, monitor bone mineral content, and detect age-related muscle decline (sarcopenia) early.
Athletes & Injury Rehabilitation
Sports enthusiasts and patients recovering from orthopaedic surgery or joint injuries seeking to monitor bilateral limb symmetry and progressive muscle recovery.
How to Prepare for Your Scan
To ensure the highest clinical consistency and precision for your InBody results, please follow these simple preparation recommendations:
- Fast for 2 hours before testing (avoid large meals and heavy fluid intake).
- Avoid vigorous exercise or heavy resistance workouts immediately before testing.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol for 12–24 hours prior if possible.
- Use the restroom to empty your bladder right before your appointment.
- Barefoot testing: The scan requires standing barefoot on the footplate electrodes and holding the hand grips. Avoid wearing pantyhose or tights that cannot be easily slipped off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Understand Your Health at a Cellular Level?
Book your InBody 570 scan at Elmwood Medical Centre today. Our reception and clinical team look forward to assisting you.