Your body, your health,
your measurement results
What does a body composition analysis measure and how does it aid my health?
With a body composition analysis, you can see, among other things, how much muscle mass, fat mass, and water your body is composed of. Therefore, if you want to lose weight, exercise or live a healthier life then a body composition analysis offers much more information, and more meaningful information, than just stepping on a scale. You can better assess your progress and achieve your goal more easily.
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You can see at a glance whether you have too much fat mass and/or too little muscle mass.
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In progress measurements you can see whether a dietary change or an exercise program is successful.
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Seeing initial progress in muscle development or fat reduction increases your confidence and is extremely motivating.
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A measurement shows exactly when fat and muscle mass are in the green, healthy range. For the process your age, gender, and height will be taken into account.
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With measurements per arm, leg, and the torso you can recognize muscle imbalances, e.g. legs that have not been exercised enough.
Why should I be aware of my body composition?
An optimal body composition prevents diseases and promotes your health. With the seca mBCA and the seca TRU there is now a way to measure body composition in just a few seconds. Use it. Your body will thank you.
Show fat mass parameters
A high fat mass has a negative effect on blood pressure and metabolism. It is also associated with type II diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Reduce risk and increase your quality of life by keeping fat mass in the green range as much as possible.
Show muscle tachometer
Sufficient muscle mass is one of the most important factors for good health. It protects against injuries in old age and ensures a healthy metabolism, which can, for example, reduce the risk of diabetes. Keeping muscle mass in the green range means better physical performance, preventative health-care, and fat loss support. Muscle mass is the foundation for maintaining health in the body and improves your quality of life, regardless of age.
Show visceral fat and phase angle
You will receive many more measurement results, such as the phase angle, intracellular and extracellular body water, or visceral fat, which is located in the abdominal cavity between the organs and can be particularly dangerous for health. For interpretation of these "advanced" parameters contact your fitness studio or health care provider.
Precise determination of the calorie requirement
To lose fat mass, your caloric intake must be below your requirement. Calorie intake can be controlled through calorie counting, a food diary, or an individualized diet plan. How much you need, i.e. your total energy expenditure, is calculated using your body composition and your Physical Activity Level (PAL). This is more accurate and meaningful than calorie requirement calculators, which do not include your body composition.
TRU BodyScore - Body composition at a glance
The TRU BodyScore evaluates muscle mass and body fat percentage, showing at a glance if progress has been made. The TRU BodyScore refers to the personal reference group, i.e. people of the same age, sex and body size. The average value is 100 points, which represents a healthy and balanced body composition. Muscle mass must be built up and fat mass must be lost to improve the value.
Show fat reduction progression
Does the exercise program effect fat reduction positively? Does a protein-rich diet help with building muscle? You will receive the answer in follow-up measurements with the seca mBCA or the seca TRU. It is important to understand that the body composition analysis can only show its full potential in follow-up measurements. Only then do you see your improvements or whether your successes are sustainable.
How do I have to prepare for a measurement?
For comparable measurement results, similar measurement conditions must always be present. Bioimpedance analysis (BIA) is a sensitive measurement method. If you take one measurement before a lavish lunch and another immediately after, the results will not give an accurate representation. So it is important to note the following points for accurate and comparable measurements.
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If possible, always measure yourself at the same time of day (e.g. in the morning before breakfast or a few hours after).
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Initially measure your height and be sure to consistently use that measurement from here forward.
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The time of measurement should be before a meal or a few hours afterwards.
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Do not drink large quantities of liquid before the measurement. Alcohol should be avoided 12 hours before the measurement.
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Empty your bladder before the measurement.
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Measure yourself before exercising, when you are rested. Do not measure during an exercise or immediately following under any circumstances. Likewise, no intensive exercise should have taken place the day prior.
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Menstrual cycles should be taken into account when choosing the measurement time. During or shortly before menstruation, water retention can occur, which affects the measurement results.
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Illnesses and medications can also affect the measurement.