Body Composition Testing with InBodyLouisville, KY

Introducing InBody

InBody is a state-of-the-art body composition analyzer trusted by leading hospitals, universities, and sports teams. The InBody Test is quick, accurate, and non-invasive. Simply step on the device, hold the handles, and within 15 seconds, you'll receive a comprehensive printout of your body composition. You can discuss these results with an InBody specialist at the Medical Transformation Center to map out your path to better health.

What is Body Composition?

Body composition breaks down your body into its essential elements—fat, muscle, and water. This method provides a deeper understanding of your weight and overall health, allowing you to effectively monitor diet and exercise progress to achieve your health goals.

What Can You Expect?

Your health assessment begins with a series of fundamental measurements, ensuring we get a precise understanding of your physical condition. We’ll start by recording your height, blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximeter reading, and weight. After that, we’ll measure your grip strength. Why grip strength? Studies consistently show it’s a strong indicator of optimal aging—maintaining or improving it as you age reveals a lot about your overall health.

Next, we take all this data to the cutting-edge InBody Machine. After removing your shoes, you’ll step on for a quick 15-second analysis. The result? A comprehensive breakdown of your unique body composition.

What Will the InBody Machine Tell You?

The InBody Machine uses advanced bio-impedance technology to provide accurate, real-world data about your body. It evaluates key areas including lean body mass, bone density, and muscle distribution. Why is this important? It can pinpoint potential muscle imbalances, ensuring you have a healthy ratio of upper and lower body strength—or highlight areas in need of improvement, like lower muscle mass.

The analysis offers a wealth of insights:

• Water Content: It measures both intracellular (inside your cells) and extracellular water levels. High extracellular water can indicate inflammation in certain areas, like a knee or joint.
• Bone Density: While not as targeted as a DEXA scan, it helps monitor bone health over time.
• Visceral Fat & Lean Body Mass: Get a clear picture of where you might need to lose visceral fat and where to build muscle for better balance and health.

The InBody Machine doesn’t just provide raw data—it delivers actionable recommendations tailored to your body. Based on factors like your age, height, weight, and body composition, it sets personalized goals. For example, it might suggest shedding a few pounds of visceral fat in your trunk area while gaining lean muscle mass in your upper body for better overall balance.

Why is it Important?

Unlike BMI, body composition offers a detailed look at your health by identifying how much fat, muscle, and water your body contains. It precisely indicates what you're losing, gaining, or maintaining. With this analysis, you can track changes in your fat and muscle mass and adjust your regimen to meet your specific objectives.