Beyond the Scale: What We Learn From Your Body Composition Scan
WORLD OF HALM ARTICLES - HEALTH & FITNESS
THE NUMBER ON THE SCALE ONLY TELLS PART OF YOUR STORY
Two people can weigh the same, yet carry vastly different amounts of muscle and fat. A body composition scan goes beyond weight to give a clear, personalised picture of your health. Unlike a normal scale, which can fluctuate daily due to hydration, food intake, and other factors, a scan gives consistent, meaningful data you can rely on.“Your body composition reveals what the scale cannot.”
HOW WE MEASURE YOUR BODY COMPOSITION
At HALM, our medical-grade SECA TRU Ultra body composition scanner provides precise insights into your muscle, fat, and metabolic health, with up to 98% MRI-level accuracy.
Using the SECA analysis app, we track your numbers over time, making progress visible and keeping you motivated.
The scan delivers a highly consistent, detailed breakdown of body composition, while the TRU Body Score compares your results to a reference group of the same age and gender, giving a simple rating from bronze to platinum.
This makes it easy to understand your current status, monitor progress, and see how your body composition stacks up against healthy standards.
KEY BODY COMPOSITION METRICS
● Muscle mass: Skeletal muscle is not just about strength or appearance; it supports metabolism, mobility, and overall health. Tracking muscle over time highlights imbalances and informs training decisions, while segmental muscle mass (arms, legs, trunk) shows where extra focus may be needed.
● Fat mass vs fat-free mass: Fat-free mass includes muscle, bone, total body water, and organs, while fat mass represents total body fat. Monitoring both ensures that changes in weight reflect meaningful progress.
● Visceral adipose tissue: The fat surrounding internal organs, which is linked to higher health risks.
● Water balance and phase angle: Gives insight into hydration and cellular health. Proper hydration fuels energy and recovery, while phase angle reflects the strength and integrity of your cells - higher values suggest healthy, functioning tissue.
● Resting and total energy expenditure: Estimates how many calories your body burns at rest and during daily activity, making nutrition and training strategies more effective, whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or overall performance.
WHY IT MATTERS
Ultimately, a body composition scan gives a full story of your body that the scale cannot.
It highlights your strengths, identifies areas for improvement, and empowers you to take targeted action.
By tracking these numbers consistently through the SECA analysis app, you can stay motivated, see meaningful progress, and make smarter, sustainable decisions for your health and fitness.
At HALM, we turn data into action. Your body composition scan isn’t just numbers, it is a guide to smarter training, better nutrition, and results that last.