InBody8 min
How to read InBody results and what actually matters
A practical guide to the InBody 970/970S result sheet: muscle, fat, body water, segmental readings, visceral fat, BMR and why trend matters more than one printout.
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Articles about body composition measurement, InBody 970/970S results, muscle, fat, water and long-term trends.
InBody7 min
What to take away from your first InBody measurement
How to read your first InBody result without panic, what to use as a baseline, why preparation matters and how result history makes the next visit more useful.
InBody6 min
Standard vs Premium InBody: when the basic test is enough and when Premium makes sense
A clear comparison of Standard and Premium InBody measurement: what the basic test includes, what Premium adds, and how MultiSport, 4-test packages and extended online results fit in.
InBody5 min
InBody with MultiSport: what is included and when Premium makes sense
How InBody measurement with a MultiSport card works, what the once-every-6-months rule means, when to pay for an extra measurement and how Premium upgrade fits in.
InBody8 min
Bioimpedance / BIA: what InBody shows, what it does not and when it makes sense
A practical explanation of bioelectrical impedance, InBody body composition estimates, body water, repeatability and why trend matters more than one isolated result.
InBody7 min
Body fat percentage: what to track on InBody and why tables are not enough
How to read percent body fat on InBody next to fat mass, muscle mass, water, visceral fat and trend instead of relying only on generic tables.
InBody7 min
Muscle mass on InBody: SMM, segments and trend over time
How to read skeletal muscle mass on InBody, why segmental lean analysis is not isolated pure muscle, how water affects results and why strength is not the same as muscle mass.
InBody7 min
BMI vs body fat percentage vs muscle mass: what to really track
Why BMI is only rough orientation and how InBody adds body fat, muscle mass, water and trend for a more useful body composition picture.
InBody6 min
Metabolic age on InBody: what it means and why not to take it literally
How to read metabolic age next to BMR, muscle mass, body fat, water and trend, and why it should not become a diagnosis or personal label.
InBody6 min
Visceral fat on InBody: what it means and when to pay attention
How to read visceral fat on InBody next to waist, total body fat, muscle mass, blood pressure context and repeated trend.
InBody7 min
InBody during weight loss: how to tell whether you are losing mostly fat, not muscle
How to read InBody during fat loss: fat mass, muscle mass, water, scale weight and why a lower number is not always a better result.
InBody7 min
Why InBody results change after food, training or alcohol
How hydration, exercise, food, alcohol, sauna, sleep and time of day can shift an InBody result and why comparable conditions matter for trend tracking.
InBody6 min
How to compare InBody results after 3 to 4 measurements
How to read repeated InBody results: trend, comparable conditions, fat, muscle, water and what not to conclude from one noisy measurement.
InBody6 min
Why an InBody result can look worse even when you are doing things right
Why InBody may look worse after training, diet change, water shifts or recovery stress, and how to decide whether it is real change or measurement noise.
InBody6 min
How often should you do an InBody test
How to choose a useful InBody testing interval for fat loss, muscle gain and general tracking, when an earlier retest makes sense and why testing too often often adds noise.
InBody5 min
Basal metabolic rate from InBody: how to read it
What BMR on an InBody result means, why it is linked to fat-free mass and why it should not be used as a complete calorie prescription.
InBody7 min
Body water, retention and ECW/TBW on InBody
How to read total body water, intracellular and extracellular water, ECW/TBW and why water context can explain surprising InBody results.
InBody6 min
InBody for women: cycle, water and a comparable trend
How women can read InBody results in the context of the menstrual cycle, water retention, PMS, training and repeat testing under similar conditions.
InBody6 min
Segmental InBody analysis: arms, legs and trunk
How to read segmental analysis on InBody, what lean mass in each segment means and why asymmetry should be interpreted with water and trend.
InBody6 min
Phase angle on InBody: what it says and what it does not
A careful explanation of phase angle on InBody, how it relates to bioimpedance, body water and cell context, and why it should not be treated as a standalone health score.
InBody8 min
InBody vs a smart scale: why the results are different
What separates an InBody test from a consumer smart scale, why muscle, fat and water values can differ and when each tool makes sense.
InBody7 min
InBody vs DEXA, calipers and bioimpedance: what to expect from each method
A practical comparison of InBody, DEXA, skinfold calipers and simpler BIA devices for body composition tracking, repeatability and limitations.
InBody6 min
InBody 120, 270S, 380 vs 970/970S: why the device model changes the result
Why different InBody models can produce different outputs and why InBody 970/970S gives a richer context for muscle, fat, water, segments and trend.
InBody8 min
How to track muscle gain with InBody
How to use InBody to track whether muscle is likely increasing over time, without confusing scale weight, water or glycogen shifts with real progress.
InBody6 min
InBody for athletes: what to track beyond body weight
How athletes can use InBody for muscle, fat, water, segments and trend without turning one result into a performance diagnosis.
InBody7 min
InBody, Max Pulse, blood pressure monitor and InGrip: how these measurements fit together
How InBody 970, InGrip, BPBIO750 and Max Pulse complement each other: body composition, functional strength, blood pressure and regulatory context.
InBody7 min
How Much Protein Do You Need Daily? Ranges by Weight, Age and Goal
How many grams of protein per day is optimal by body weight, age and goal, how to calculate your target, when to spread it through the day, and where InBody fits in.
InBody8 min
Body Recomposition: Why the Scale Won't Move Even Though Your Body Is Changing
Body recomposition means losing fat and gaining muscle at roughly the same weight. See who it works best for and how to spot it on InBody results.
InBody8 min
Can you check metabolic health without a blood test?
A blood test still beats bioimpedance for glucose or cholesterol, but InBody, a blood pressure monitor and Max Pulse together reveal waist, visceral fat, muscle and HRV. How to read that picture correctly.
InBody8 min
Creatine and Water Retention in Women: What Does InBody Data Actually Show?
Does creatine make women retain water, or is it a myth? See what InBody data (TBW, ECW/ICW) shows and how to tell creatine's effect apart from your cycle.
InBody8 min
Skinny Fat: How to Spot "Normal-Weight Obesity" That the Scale Won't Show
Skinny fat (normal-weight obesity) means a normal weight and BMI but higher body fat and lower muscle. Here's how to spot it, since the scale won't.
InBody7 min
Preventive checkups 2026: why waist circumference now matters, and what InBody adds
From 2026, Czech preventive checkups add waist circumference as a risk marker. Here's what it shows, what it misses, and how InBody fits between visits.
InBody8 min
Biological age: what it really shows, and why it isn't the same as InBody's metabolic age?
Biological age isn't the same as InBody's metabolic age. We explain the difference and compare DNA age tests with functional markers: grip strength, phase angle and vascular age.
InBody8 min
Menopause and body composition: why the scale won't move even when you train?
Menopause reshapes the ratio of muscle, fat and water in your body regardless of weight. Learn why it happens and how InBody makes it visible over time.
InBody7 min
GLP-1 weight loss: are you losing muscle along with the fat?
Weight loss on GLP-1 medication can include muscle, not just fat. How InBody shows the difference, how to reduce the risk, and when to see a doctor.
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