InBody is here!

CrossFit Simsbury is the proud new owner of an InBody scanner! Here is a quick breakdown of what it does, why its beneficial, and who should get a scan.

What is it:

• A high-tech scale that measures your body composition

• Takes about 15 seconds

• Stores your scan so you can see changes from scan to scan

What does it tell you:

• Weight

• Total skeletal muscle mass (how much of the body weight is muscle)

• Total body fat (how much of the body weight is fat)

• Body fat percentage

• Base metabolic rate (how many calories your body needs at rest. Very important!)

• Breaks down of muscle/fat in each arm, leg, and trunk

Why is a scan beneficial?

• Your bathroom scale only gives you weight. Some may give body fat percentage. The InBody is extremely precise and gives you more detailed information.

• Track progress over time, just like your weightlifting and CrossFit metcons.

• Your home scale may be giving you false information. A scale I use was telling me I was 22% body fat, but I knew that was incorrect. I looked into it, and found out I had to go online and change a setting in my scale through the WiFi and make my profile “athletic” build. Then I got a completely different number.

• The Base Metablic Rate is extremely important if you track your macros ... this is your daily caloric needs at rest. Much more accurate than online calculators.

Who should get a scan?

• CrossFit beginners

• Many notice no movement on the scale because they lose fat and gain muscle simultaneously. The InBody will show that differentiation.

• Setting a benchmark for when you started CrossFit. Taking a look back in 6 months or a year and seeing the progress will be inspiring!

• Athletes making nutrition changes

• Massing? Cutting? Maintaining on base? Tweaking your macros? Getting scans every month or two will show you exactly what impact your changes have made in your body composition.

• Athletes making training changes

• Starting a squat program? Powerlifting? Running more? How is the program changing your body composition? Are you going the direction you want?

• Everyday Athletes

• Looking to generally increase your health and wellness? Getting a scan every few months can ensure you stay on track towards your goals.

Getting a Scan

• Must be done by a Coach

• For most precise results, do before class, on an empty stomach, and use the bathroom.

• Take any metal off. (Watches, earrings, etc)

• Shoes must be off. Workout clothes are fine and will not impact reading.

• Takes about 3 minutes total

• Cost is $20

• You’ll get a printout of your results

*Anybody with a pacemaker should not get a scan.

Any questions just email rob@cfsimsbury.com

The best time to get the scan done is before a weekend class, or weekdays the 9am, Noon, or 430pm. (Coaches available)