Body Composition FAQs

For an optimum scan it is recommended that you:
1. Are in a fasted state, but remain hydrated
2. Avoid large meals prior to the scan
3. Are in a normal rested state. Prior to your scan avoid:
  - intense exercise
  - sauna or spa
  - large meals
4. Wear light comfortable clothing such as gym attire, or you can use one of our Alchemy robes.
Importantly, if you repeat your scan in the future, try to replicate the conditions such as clothing, time of day, and level of fasting.
1. If it is your first scan your height will be measured, and an ID will be created to link your scan to the Inbody app. You can use the app to compare previous scans and progress.
2. Prior to the scan you will wipe your hands and feet to ensure a good connection to the Inbody scanners on your hands and feet.
3. The scan takes 2 minutes. During this time you will stand on the Inbody 770, holding hand electrodes. It is best to avoid moving and talkign at thsi time. During the scan a low level electrical impulse will go through your body, this is not noticeable and is safe.
4. You will receive an Inbody report.
5. We will explain the report to you.
6. If you are interested in a nutrition plan we have health practitioners available through Melbourne Wellness who provide a 15 minute complimentary consult. A detailed plan does require a longer consult. with your permission we can share the report with the practitioner prior to the consult.
The InBody uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to quantify body composition. BIA introduces an electrical current throughout the body. The level of impedance of the electrical current identifies the body composition component.
By segmenting the body into 5 components; 2 legs, 2 arms and the trunk the impedance can be calculated separately for each component. This enhances the accuracy of the BIA results.
Compared to many other BIA systems the Inbody does not use any empirical estimates to measure body composition. It measures you for you, not to an average population extrapolated to over your results.
The Inbody 770 analysis of your body composition is in 4 parts:
- Total Body Water – both intracellular and extracellular water is measured.
- Protein – the indication of lean body weight represents cell nourishment. Protein increases as muscle mass increases.
- Minerals – an indicator of bone mineral content.
- Body Fat Mass – includes visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, and brown fat. Visceral fat indicators are an important identifier of health which is assessed in the report.
1. Pregnant women are advised to not do a scan
2. If you have a pacemaker or defibrilator it is not advised
It is worth noting that:
- If you have implants these will be identifeid as body fat.
- If you have any metal implants theese will be identified as lean body weight.
The Inbody 770 breaks your body composition into 4 parts:
- Total Body Water – both intracellular and extracellular water is measured.
- Protein – the indication of lean body weigth represents cell nourishment. Protein increases as muscle mass increases.
- Minerals – reflects the bone mineral content.
- Body Fat Mass – includes visceral fat, subcutaneous fat and brown fat. Visceral fat indicators are an important identifier of health which is assessed in the report.
As your health and safety is of paramount importance to us, please note the following in preparation for your visit to Alchemy Cryotherapy Centre:
- We kindly request that if you're feeling unwell for any reason, have been travelling overseas in the past 14 days, or have come into contact with someone with COVID-19 in the past fortnight - that you don't visit our centre. Please contact us via phone or email to reschedule your appointment.
- Bookings are essential as we're practicing physical distancing and limiting the number of clients visiting our centre, at any given time.
- You must wear a fitted face mask that covers both your nose and mouth when visiting our centre, as per the direction of the Victorian Chief Health Officer. Our team will also be wearing elevated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
- You'll find sanitisation bays in our centre. We kindly request that you sanitise your hands upon entry, and also practice regular hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette during your visit.
- We've advanced our sterilisation and sanitisation practices.
- In addition to our own extensive health and safety training, our team has also completed the Australian Government's ‘Infection Control Training - COVID 19’.