Body Composition Analysis
A detailed breakdown of your body fat, muscle, water and more — far more insightful than weight or BMI alone.
Body Composition Analysis gives a detailed breakdown of your body fat, muscle, water and more, offering far more insight into your health than weight or BMI alone.
About the Body Composition Analysis
This assessment measures the different components that make up your body, including fat mass, muscle mass, body water and often visceral fat around the organs. It provides a much clearer picture of your health and fitness than the scales alone, making it valuable for guiding weight management, fitness goals, and monitoring changes over time as part of a proactive approach to wellbeing.
Preparation and turnaround
The analysis is quick, painless and non-invasive; for the most consistent results it is best done well hydrated and not immediately after eating or intense exercise, and our team will advise on any specifics when you book. The measurement takes only a few minutes and results are available promptly, ideal for tracking progress over time.
Frequently asked questions
How is this better than BMI?
BMI only uses height and weight, while body composition analysis distinguishes fat, muscle and water, giving a far more meaningful picture of your health.
How should I prepare?
For consistent results, it is best done well hydrated and not immediately after eating or intense exercise. We will advise on specifics when you book.
How often should I do it?
It is well suited to tracking progress over time, so many people repeat it periodically alongside fitness or weight-management goals.
Some tests require fasting. We'll confirm any preparation (such as fasting for 8–10 hours) when we confirm your appointment. When in doubt, ask us at booking.
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