Beyond Bioimpedance Analysis: The Transition to 3D Body Scanning in Exercise and Health

3 big reasons why businesses are upgrading from traditional BIA machines to 3D body scanning.

Understanding body composition is critical to reaching exercise goals and improving health. For many years, bioimpedance analysis (BIA) has been the dominant method for measuring body fat and muscle mass. But technology has evolved, and with the emergence of advanced 3D body scanning, traditional BIA measurements have begun to be replaced by more modern solutions.

Visbody S30 is a new generation body scanner that combines BIA technology with 3D scanning of the body, providing a significantly more detailed and reliable analysis than older BIA-based machines.

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Limitations of traditional BIA technology

· Varying Accuracy: Results are influenced by factors such as fluid balance, diet, and electrode placement, which can produce inconsistent measurements.

· Lack of detail: BIA can provide a general picture of fat percentage and muscle mass, but lacks in-depth insights into fat distribution, muscle development, and posture.

· One-dimensional measurements: BIA uses electrical current between two points (e.g. hand to hand or foot to foot). This means that it does not reliably capture changes in body composition on different parts of the body.

· No visual feedback: BIA provides only numbers and no picture of what the body actually looks like, making it difficult to track and understand physical changes.

3D body scanning: Next generation body measurement

With the introduction of 3D body scanning, the measurement of body composition has fundamentally changed. The Visbody S30 uses advanced 3D technology combined with BIA to create a whole new level of analysis and insight, the best of both worlds!

· Higher precision and consistent results —3D scanning is not affected by fluid balance or electrode placement, making measurements more reliable and uniform over time.

· Detailed body mapping — Gain insights into fat distribution, muscle development and posture, something traditional BIA machines cannot offer.

· Visual feedback and motivation — 3D scanning gives the user a visual representation of their body and posture, making it easier to see progress and set realistic goals. This is one of the main reasons why businesses are upgrading from older BIA machines.

The market is evolving — are you keeping up?

Studies show that 3D body scanning offers higher precision than BIA when it comes to analyzing body composition. At the same time, demand is growing rapidly -- the market for 3D body scanners is expected to reach $2.9 billion globally by 2027, driven by needs in fitness, health and medical research.

More and more gyms, PT studios and health clinics are investing in 3D scanning in combination with BIA to elevate the customer experience and strengthen their position in the market.