{"id":3675,"date":"2026-04-27T08:49:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide"},"modified":"2026-04-27T08:49:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:49:56","slug":"body-composition-analysis-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide","title":{"rendered":"Body Composition Analysis: A Complete Guide to What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Walk into any modern gym, hospital wellness centre, or corporate health programme in India today and you&#8217;ll find one piece of equipment that has quietly become the standard: a body composition analyzer. The reason is simple \u2014 for understanding your health, what your body is made of matters more than how much it weighs.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains what body composition analysis is, why it has replaced BMI as the trusted health metric across India, what an InBody scan actually measures, and where you can get one near you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#What_is_body_composition_analysis\" >What is body composition analysis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#Why_body_composition_matters_more_than_weight\" >Why body composition matters more than weight<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#The_%E2%80%9Cskinny_fat%E2%80%9D_problem_in_Indian_populations\" >The &#8220;skinny fat&#8221; problem in Indian populations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#How_body_composition_analysis_works\" >How body composition analysis works<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#Why_InBodys_BIA_is_different\" >Why InBody&#8217;s BIA is different<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#What_does_a_body_composition_analysis_test_measure\" >What does a body composition analysis test measure?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#1_Body_fat_percentage_and_fat_mass\" >1. Body fat percentage and fat mass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#2_Skeletal_muscle_mass_SMM\" >2. Skeletal muscle mass (SMM)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#3_Visceral_fat_level_VFL\" >3. Visceral fat level (VFL)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#4_Total_body_water\" >4. Total body water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#5_Basal_metabolic_rate_BMR\" >5. Basal metabolic rate (BMR)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#6_Segmental_analysis\" >6. Segmental analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#7_InBody_Score\" >7. InBody Score<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#Who_needs_body_composition_analysis\" >Who needs body composition analysis?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#For_people_losing_weight\" >For people losing weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#For_people_building_muscle\" >For people building muscle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#For_people_over_40\" >For people over 40<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#For_people_with_diabetes_PCOS_or_metabolic_syndrome\" >For people with diabetes, PCOS, or metabolic syndrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#For_athletes\" >For athletes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#For_hospital_patients\" >For hospital patients<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#Body_composition_analysis_vs_BMI_vs_DEXA_%E2%80%94_which_to_use_when\" >Body composition analysis vs BMI vs DEXA \u2014 which to use when?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#How_accurate_is_body_composition_analysis\" >How accurate is body composition analysis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#How_to_prepare_for_a_body_composition_test\" >How to prepare for a body composition test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#How_much_does_body_composition_analysis_cost_in_India\" >How much does body composition analysis cost in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#Where_to_get_a_body_composition_test_in_India\" >Where to get a body composition test in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inbody.in\/blog\/body-composition-analysis-complete-guide\/#Get_a_body_composition_test_today\" >Get a body composition test today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_body_composition_analysis\"><\/span>What is body composition analysis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Body composition analysis is the science of measuring what your body is actually made of \u2014 fat, muscle, water, and bone \u2014 rather than just how much you weigh. A single body composition test gives you 20 to 30 distinct measurements about your body, in 60 seconds, with no needles, no radiation, and no invasive procedures.<\/p>\n<p>The most widely used body composition test in India today is the <a href=\"\/bca-test.php\">InBody scan<\/a>, which uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to map every component of your body in under a minute.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_body_composition_matters_more_than_weight\"><\/span>Why body composition matters more than weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two people, both 5&#8217;8&#8243; and 75 kg, have the same BMI of 25.0. By BMI, they are identical. By body composition, they could not be more different.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Person A<\/strong>: 22% body fat, 30 kg muscle mass, visceral fat level 6, healthy ECW\/TBW ratio. By every metabolic measure, this person is in good health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Person B<\/strong>: 32% body fat, 22 kg muscle mass, visceral fat level 14, elevated ECW\/TBW. This person has metabolic syndrome risk, even though their BMI looks normal.<\/p>\n<p>BMI cannot see the difference. Body composition analysis sees it instantly. This is why hospitals, fitness centres, and corporate wellness programmes have moved past BMI as the primary metric. It is also why the medical literature has been moving in the same direction for over 20 years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9Cskinny_fat%E2%80%9D_problem_in_Indian_populations\"><\/span>The &#8220;skinny fat&#8221; problem in Indian populations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Indians are particularly vulnerable to a condition called <a href=\"\/blog\/what-is-skinny-fat-causes-signs-how-to-fix-it\">skinny fat<\/a> \u2014 normal BMI but elevated visceral fat and low muscle mass. Multiple peer-reviewed studies have documented that South Asian populations carry more visceral fat at lower BMIs than Western populations. The result: BMI calls them &#8220;healthy&#8221; while their cardiovascular risk profile says otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>Body composition analysis catches this. BMI cannot.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_body_composition_analysis_works\"><\/span>How body composition analysis works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most modern body composition analyzers \u2014 including the InBody \u2014 use <strong>Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)<\/strong>. The principle is straightforward: a tiny, safe electrical current is passed through your body. Different tissues conduct electricity differently. Muscle is mostly water and conducts well; fat is poor conductor; bone is dense and offers high resistance. By measuring how the current responds across multiple frequencies and multiple body segments, the analyzer maps out exactly how much of each tissue you have, and where.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_InBodys_BIA_is_different\"><\/span>Why InBody&#8217;s BIA is different<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Older BIA scales \u2014 the kind built into bathroom weighing machines \u2014 use a single frequency of current and just two electrode points (your feet). They guess about your upper body fat distribution from a partial reading. The numbers wander between visits.<\/p>\n<p>InBody analyzers use <strong>Direct Segmental Multi-frequency BIA (DSM-BIA)<\/strong> with an 8-electrode tactile system. Each limb (left arm, right arm, left leg, right leg) and the trunk are measured separately, at multiple frequencies, with no empirical equations. The result: 98% correlation with DEXA in published validation studies, and consistent readings across thousands of patients in clinical settings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_body_composition_analysis_test_measure\"><\/span>What does a body composition analysis test measure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A complete body composition test from a professional InBody analyzer gives you all of the following:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Body_fat_percentage_and_fat_mass\"><\/span>1. Body fat percentage and fat mass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The total fat in your body, expressed both as a percentage of body weight and as kilograms. Modern analyzers also break this down by body segment \u2014 fat in each arm, each leg, and the trunk.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Skeletal_muscle_mass_SMM\"><\/span>2. Skeletal muscle mass (SMM)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The muscle tissue you can train. Reported in kilograms and broken down by body segment. SMM is the single most important number for tracking strength training progress, fitness recovery, and aging-related muscle loss (sarcopenia).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Visceral_fat_level_VFL\"><\/span>3. Visceral fat level (VFL)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The dangerous fat around your internal organs. Rated 1 to 20+. Levels above 9 indicate elevated cardiovascular and metabolic risk; levels above 14 are clinically actionable. Visceral fat is independently linked to type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and heart disease.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Total_body_water\"><\/span>4. Total body water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Water is roughly 60% of body weight. A body composition test splits this into intracellular water (inside cells, where it should be) and extracellular water (outside cells, in blood and between tissues). The ratio between the two \u2014 ECW\/TBW \u2014 is one of the most underused inflammation indicators in clinical medicine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Basal_metabolic_rate_BMR\"><\/span>5. Basal metabolic rate (BMR)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The calories your body burns at rest. Calculated from your skeletal muscle mass rather than just height and weight, which is why BMR from an InBody scan is more accurate than a BMR formula.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Segmental_analysis\"><\/span>6. Segmental analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Five separate readings \u2014 left arm, right arm, left leg, right leg, trunk \u2014 for both muscle and fat. This is where rehab patients, athletes, and lifters get the most value: muscular imbalances and asymmetries become immediately visible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_InBody_Score\"><\/span>7. InBody Score<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A composite score from 0 to 100 summarising your overall body composition. Easiest single number to track between scans.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_needs_body_composition_analysis\"><\/span>Who needs body composition analysis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The honest answer: nearly everyone. The metric you&#8217;re tracking matters at every stage of life:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_people_losing_weight\"><\/span>For people losing weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The scale lies. You can lose 4 kg of muscle and gain 4 kg of fat and the scale will say &#8220;no change.&#8221; Body composition analysis tells you what you actually lost \u2014 fat or muscle \u2014 so you can correct the diet or training that caused it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_people_building_muscle\"><\/span>For people building muscle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Strength training adds muscle at about 0.2&ndash;0.5 kg per month for most people. That is invisible on a scale. It is unmissable on a body composition scan, especially in segmental analysis.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_people_over_40\"><\/span>For people over 40<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) starts after age 30 and accelerates after 50. By 70, the average sedentary adult has lost 30% of their peak muscle mass. Body composition analysis catches this early, when it is still reversible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_people_with_diabetes_PCOS_or_metabolic_syndrome\"><\/span>For people with diabetes, PCOS, or metabolic syndrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Visceral fat and ECW\/TBW imbalance are direct contributors to insulin resistance. Tracking these between visits gives endocrinologists actionable data that BMI cannot.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_athletes\"><\/span>For athletes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Segmental muscle balance, body water tracking, phase angle, and recovery monitoring all come from the same scan. Sports academies and elite training centres use the InBody 770s for athlete profiling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_hospital_patients\"><\/span>For hospital patients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bariatric surgery, oncology, dialysis, cardiac rehabilitation, and recovery from major illness all benefit from body composition tracking. Read more about <a href=\"\/inbody-for-hospitals.php\">InBody for hospitals and clinical use<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_composition_analysis_vs_BMI_vs_DEXA_%E2%80%94_which_to_use_when\"><\/span>Body composition analysis vs BMI vs DEXA \u2014 which to use when?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Measurement<\/th>\n<th>What it tells you<\/th>\n<th>Limitation<\/th>\n<th>Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>BMI<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Height vs weight ratio<\/td>\n<td>Cannot tell muscle from fat<\/td>\n<td>1 second<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bathroom BIA scale<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Rough body fat estimate<\/td>\n<td>Single frequency, 2 electrodes, swings between readings<\/td>\n<td>10 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>InBody BIA scan<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>30+ metrics, segmental analysis, validated against DEXA<\/td>\n<td>Sensitive to hydration; avoid food\/exercise just before<\/td>\n<td>60 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>DEXA scan<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Body composition + bone density<\/td>\n<td>Uses radiation, \u20b93,000&ndash;5,000 per scan, 20 min, hospital only<\/td>\n<td>20 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hydrostatic weighing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Body density<\/td>\n<td>Difficult to set up, no segmental data<\/td>\n<td>15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For routine tracking, the InBody scan is the right choice for most people and most clinics. DEXA is reserved for situations where bone density also matters.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_accurate_is_body_composition_analysis\"><\/span>How accurate is body composition analysis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Accuracy depends entirely on the device. Bathroom BIA scales can be off by 5&ndash;10 percentage points on body fat. Professional InBody analyzers, by contrast, achieve 98% correlation with DEXA in published validation studies.<\/p>\n<p>The accuracy difference comes from three things: the number of frequencies measured, the number of electrode points (8-point tactile vs 2-point foot-only), and whether the analyzer makes empirical assumptions about your body or measures each segment directly. InBody is built on the latter approach.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prepare_for_a_body_composition_test\"><\/span>How to prepare for a body composition test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For best accuracy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid food and drink for 2&ndash;3 hours before the test<\/li>\n<li>Avoid heavy exercise for 6 hours before<\/li>\n<li>Stay well hydrated the day before (don&#8217;t dehydrate yourself)<\/li>\n<li>Avoid alcohol and caffeine on the test day<\/li>\n<li>Use the bathroom before scanning<\/li>\n<li>Wear light clothing<\/li>\n<li>Remove metal accessories \u2014 watch, jewellery, belt buckle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The scan itself takes 60 seconds. You stand on the device, hold the handles, and the result sheet prints automatically. To understand each section of the output, read our <a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-read-inbody-results-sheet-explained\">complete guide to reading your InBody Results Sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_body_composition_analysis_cost_in_India\"><\/span>How much does body composition analysis cost in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An InBody body composition test in India typically costs between &#8377;500 and &#8377;2,000 per scan. Hospitals may include it in a wellness or executive health package; gyms and standalone wellness studios charge per scan. Corporate wellness programmes often offer it free to employees.<\/p>\n<p>For B2B buyers \u2014 gyms, hospitals, and corporates looking to install their own machine \u2014 see our pages on <a href=\"\/inbody-for-gyms.php\">InBody for gyms<\/a> and <a href=\"\/inbody-for-hospitals.php\">InBody for hospitals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_get_a_body_composition_test_in_India\"><\/span>Where to get a body composition test in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>InBody India operates over 1,500 verified test centres across 100+ Indian cities. The fastest way to find one near you is to <a href=\"\/support\/Locations.php\">browse our test centre locator<\/a> or check our city-specific guides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/locations\/mumbai.php\">InBody scan centres in Mumbai<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/locations\/delhi.php\">InBody scan centres in Delhi NCR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/locations\/bangalore.php\">InBody scan centres in Bangalore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/locations\/chennai.php\">InBody scan centres in Chennai<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/locations\/hyderabad.php\">InBody scan centres in Hyderabad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Is body composition analysis safe?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. BIA-based body composition analysis uses a tiny, safe electrical current that you cannot feel. There is no radiation, no needles, and no recovery time. 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