What a Body Composition Scan Actually Measures



Our body composition scan uses advanced Visbody technology to break your weight down into the parts that genuinely matter for your health. Instead of one number, you get a detailed picture: your muscle mass, your body fat percentage, how fat and muscle are distributed across different segments of your body, and your visceral fat level — the fat stored deep around your internal organs, which is a far more meaningful health marker than the fat you can see.

The scan is quick, non-invasive, and comfortable. You simply stand on the platform and hold the handles for a few minutes, and you leave with a clear, easy-to-read report of what your body is actually made of. As a trusted full body composition scan clinic, we walk you through the results so the numbers actually mean something to you.

Why This Changes How You Train and Eat

Once you can see your composition rather than just your weight, better decisions follow almost automatically.

If your scan reveals low muscle mass, then chasing a lower number on the scale is exactly the wrong strategy — you need to build, not shrink. If it reveals high visceral fat despite a “normal” weight, that’s an important early signal worth acting on with your doctor. And if you’re building muscle while losing fat, the scan proves it, even when the scale stubbornly refuses to move. That validation is often the single thing that keeps people going.

Tracking Progress the Honest Way

The real power comes from repeating the scan. A single measurement is a snapshot; a series of them is a story. Many clients rescan every couple of months so they can see — in hard numbers — whether their training and nutrition are actually working, and adjust course early if they aren’t.

It pairs naturally with other markers, too. Cardiovascular fitness through VO2 max testing, functional strength via grip strength assessments, stability through a balance assessment, and core and pelvic strength through pelvic floor therapy. Together, these build a genuinely useful picture of how your body is functioning.

Who Should Get a Body Composition Scan?

Almost anyone, honestly. If you’re starting a fitness or weight-loss journey, a baseline scan is the single most useful thing you can do on day one. If you’ve plateaued and feel discouraged, a scan often reveals progress the scale has been hiding. If you’re an athlete, it helps you optimize. And if you simply want to age well and understand your health proactively, it gives you the data to do so.

A quick note on honesty: a body composition scan is a helpful tool for understanding and tracking your health — it isn’t a diagnosis, and it doesn’t replace care from your family physician. We’ll always encourage you to share meaningful findings with your doctor.

Making Sense of Your Numbers

A report full of figures is only useful if someone helps you read it — which is why we go through your results with you rather than handing you a printout.

Your muscle mass tells you how much metabolically active tissue you’re carrying — it supports your strength, your metabolism, and your independence as you age. Your body fat percentage puts your weight in context in a way BMI never can. Segmental analysis shows how muscle and fat are distributed across your arms, legs, and trunk, which can highlight imbalances worth addressing. And your visceral fat level looks at the fat stored deep around your organs — the kind you can’t see and can’t judge from the mirror.

Taken together, these turn a vague goal like “get healthier” into something specific and trackable. That’s the whole point.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does a body composition scan take?

Only a few minutes. It’s quick, non-invasive, and comfortable — you simply stand on the platform and hold the handles.

2. How is this different from my smart scale at home?

Consumer scales give a rough estimate. A clinical scan provides a far more detailed and reliable breakdown — including segmental analysis and visceral fat — and a professional to help you interpret it.

3. How often should I rescan?

Many clients rescan every couple of months to track progress against their goals. We’ll suggest a schedule that fits your plan.

4. What is visceral fat, and why does it matter?

Visceral fat is stored deep around your internal organs rather than under the skin. It’s an important health marker, and it isn’t something you can judge just by looking in the mirror.

5. Do I need to prepare for the scan?

We’ll give you simple guidance when you book — generally around timing your scan consistently (for example, similar time of day and hydration) so your results are comparable between visits.

Book Your Body Composition Scan in Newmarket

Stop letting one number decide how you feel about your progress. N.H.F Clinics serves Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Richmond Hill, Bradford, Keswick, and the surrounding York Region communities. Book your scan and find out what your body is really made of.