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InBody Scan in Austin: Body Composition You Can Track

InBody Scan in Austin

Muscle, fat and where they sit, measured on the same device under the same conditions so the trend is honest.

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A bathroom scale gives you one number that hides everything that matters. Two people at the same weight can carry completely different amounts of muscle and fat, and the scale won't tell you which is which.

The InBody 580 measures skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage, body water and segmental balance, which is how muscle and fat distribute across your arms, trunk and legs.

Why we run it on the same device, every time

Repeatability is the whole point. Same device, same conditions, same protocol, so a change in the number is a change in you rather than a change in the method. That's what makes the trend worth acting on.

How it fits the training

The scan is one input beside posture and gait. Body composition tells us what you're carrying; the movement assessment tells us how you're carrying it. The plan comes from both.

InBody scans track the base under functional strength training and longevity training.

Weighing an InBody against a DEXA? Read DEXA vs InBody: what each one measures, how closely they agree, and where to get each in Austin. For the full picture of body composition testing, and for cardio fitness with VO2 max testing, see those pages.

What the measurement is good for

In a study of three InBody models, readings were near-identical when the same person was re-tested 24 to 72 hours later. That's the real value of the scan: same device, same conditions, so your trend is honest.
McLester 2020, J Clin Densitom: reliability and agreement of InBody 230/720/770 vs DXA, vs versus DXA, same day; repeat test 24-72 h apart, 2 test days, 24-72 h apart, 67 healthy adults (31 men, 36 women) (PMID 30472111)
Higher body fat, and visceral fat in particular, is associated with worse long-term health outcomes.
Body fat and visceral fat and long-term health outcomes, vs higher versus lower adiposity, long term, adults (PMID 35717418)

Standalone InBody 580 scans for $45

With the option to credit that toward an assessment (if booked within 14 days). Book the scan online; it takes about 15 minutes. An InBody scan is also part of the Foundational Assessment ($279) and the Kinetic Blueprint Assessment.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an InBody scan cost in Austin?

At Kinetic Blueprint: Standalone InBody 580 scans for $45, with the option to credit that toward an assessment (if booked within 14 days). The InBody 580 is also included in the Foundational Assessment, which is $279, and the Kinetic Blueprint Assessment, which is $499. The Complimentary Consultation is $0.

What's a good score on an InBody scan?

There's no single good score, because healthy ranges shift with age, sex and training history. The useful read is your own trend across repeat scans: skeletal muscle mass up, body fat percentage down or steady, segmental balance evening out.

What can throw off an InBody scan?

Hydration, a recent meal, a recent hard session, and time of day all move the reading. That's why we scan under the same conditions each time. A single scan is a snapshot; the trend across scans is the measurement.

How often should you get an InBody scan?

Often enough to see a trend and not so often that you're reading noise. Most clients re-scan alongside their training re-test rather than weekly.

Is an InBody the same as a DEXA scan?

No. A DEXA scan is the reference standard for a single precise snapshot. InBody uses bioelectrical impedance, which is quick and repeatable on the same device. In a study of three InBody models, readings barely moved between tests 24 to 72 hours apart, and they read body fat a little lower than DEXA (PMID 30472111). If you want one precise number, get a DEXA. If you want to know whether your training is working, the InBody trend under the same conditions is the practical tool.

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