• Testing turns guesses into personalized targets (protein, calorie range, training focus).
• We aim to protect lean mass—especially during weight loss and GLP-1 treatment.
• Most people re-test every 8–12 weeks to track trends, not chase one number.
• Body Composition (estimated body fat %, lean mass, total body water)
• Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) — your baseline energy needs at rest
• Waist circumference & vitals, as indicated
• Body Composition: We use a state of the art Inbody scan, which provides a noninvasive measurement of muscle mass, body fat and water content. We avoid Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) for some implanted electronic devices—tell your clinician.
• RMR: Our In Body scan calculates resting metabolic rate.
• Be well-hydrated and empty your bladder before for body composition testing.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, large meals, alcohol, and sauna within several hours.
• For RMR, arrive rested; avoid caffeine/nicotine for several hours; limit talking/movement before thetest.
• Tell us about implanted devices
• Baseline: during your initial evaluation
• Follow-up: body composition and RMR every 8–12 weeks.
• Protein: Set daily targets to support muscle and satiety (g/kg and per-meal goals).
• Calories: Use RMR + activity to define a flexible range, not a rigid number.
• Training: Balance progressive resistance (maintain/build lean mass) with aerobic work forcardiometabolic health.
• Medication alignment: If you’re using GLP-1s or other therapies, we tune protein, hydration, mealtiming, and training to protect lean mass and tolerance.
Metric
Example
How We Use It
Body Fat %
38%
Track change; pair with strength plan to preserve lean mass
Skeletal Muscle
Mass
66 lbs
Set protein & resistance targets
Total Body Water
45%
Check hydration for BIA accuracy
RMR
1,620
kcal/day
Define calorie range & re-check if plan changes
We’ll review your report together and translate numbers into simple daily actions for meals, movement,and sleep.
• Plateau Buster: After 10 lbs lost, Sarah’s RMR + training review showed under-recovery. We added 2–3 full-body strength days, bumped protein, and anchored sleep—progress resumed.
• GLP-1 Lean-Mass Guard: Mike on a GLP-1 added two protein-forward meals and brief resistance circuits; lean mass stabilized while body fat fell.
We avoid BIA with certain implanted devices. Tell your clinician; we’ll use an alternative method.
For RMR, avoid caffeine; for body composition, avoid large meals 3-4 hours beforetesting. We’ll give specific instructions.
All calories are not the same. We focus more on healthy nutrition that is satisfying and meets your metabolic needs for overall health.
Hydration, sleep, and recent activity can influence readings. That’s why prep matters—and why we look at trends over time.
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