Body composition measurements with InBody technology can, with accuracy and precision, look beyond weight and traditional body mass index to determine and help monitor distribution of body fat, body water, and lean body mass.
Along with tetra-polar 8-point tactile electrodes, InBody technology uses a direct segmental multi-frequency bioelectric impedance method that is not dependent on empirical estimations and can provide accurate segmental lean analysis.
The InBody device uses a direct segmental multi-frequency bioelectric analysis method (DSM-BIA), a patented technology, to precisely measure body composition by sending multiple electrical voltages through the inner body, resulting in up to six different impedance readings for the trunk and four limbs.
The innovative in-depth analysis of the InBody exam yields accurate results for body composition outputs, such as body fat mass, skeletal muscle mass, and percent body fat, and is able to measure segmental lean mass as well.
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Your total body composition is calculated and broken down into different components. Depending on the device, results are displayed for such outputs as body fat mass, percent body fat, skeletal muscle mass, lean body mass, total body water, intracellular water, extracellular water, ECW/TBW, weight, and body mass index.
The device also displays a segmental lean analysis and an estimated basal metabolic rate. Over time, these results can be monitored to better understand how changes in diet, lifestyle, exercise, or other interventions are influencing your body composition
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BEFORE MEASUREMENT
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To observe changes of the human body through body composition analysis, it is crucial to perform the analysis each time under the same conditions, temperature, posture, etc. Bear in mind, the following factors affect the results of body composition analysis, and as a result, affect the reproducibility of analysis.
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Make sure not to use this equipment with those that have medical electrical devices, such as a pacemaker.
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Do not eat before measurement. Measure 2 hours after a meal or on an empty stomach.
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Do not exercise or perform any physical activities before testing.
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Do not take a bath or shower prior to measurement.
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Perform measurement after urination, if possible. Waste in the body means the analysis will be less accurate.
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Measurement should ideally be done before mid-day.
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For females, avoid having measurement during a menstrual period as total body water will be higher than normal.
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Perform measurement under normal temperature conditions.