Why should I be aware of my body composition?

An optimal body composition prevents diseases and promotes your health. With the seca mBCA and the seca TRU there is now a way to measure body composition in just a few seconds. Use it. Your body will thank you.

A high fat mass has a negative effect on blood pressure and metabolism. It is also associated with type II diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Reduce risk and increase your quality of life by keeping fat mass in the green range as much as possible.

Sufficient muscle mass is one of the most important factors for good health. It protects against injuries in old age and ensures a healthy metabolism, which can, for example, reduce the risk of diabetes. Keeping muscle mass in the green range means better physical performance, preventative health-care, and fat loss support. Muscle mass is the foundation for maintaining health in the body and improves your quality of life, regardless of age.

You will receive many more measurement results, such as the phase angle, intracellular and extracellular body water, or visceral fat, which is located in the abdominal cavity between the organs and can be particularly dangerous for health. For interpretation of these “advanced” parameters contact your fitness studio or health care provider.

Precise determination of the calorie requirement

To lose fat mass, your caloric intake must be below your requirement. Calorie intake can be controlled through calorie counting, a food diary, or an individualized diet plan. How much you need, i.e. your total energy expenditure, is calculated using your body composition and your Physical Activity Level (PAL). This is more accurate and meaningful than calorie requirement calculators, which do not include your body composition.

TRU BodyScore – Body composition at a glance

The TRU BodyScore evaluates muscle mass and body fat percentage, showing at a glance if progress has been made. The TRU BodyScore refers to the personal reference group, i.e. people of the same age, sex and body size. The average value is 100 points, which represents a healthy and balanced body composition. Muscle mass must be built up and fat mass must be lost to improve the value.

Does the exercise program effect fat reduction positively? Does a protein-rich diet help with building muscle? You will receive the answer in follow-up measurements with the seca mBCA or the seca TRU. It is important to understand that the body composition analysis can only show its full potential in follow-up measurements. Only then do you see your improvements or whether your successes are sustainable.