// Know Your Numbers
Body Composition Testing in West Roxbury
InBody testing at Boston Iron Grit uses bioelectrical impedance analysis to estimate skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage and segmental lean mass. Scans take under a minute in our West Roxbury gym. Every scan includes a coach walkthrough of what the numbers mean — and what they don't.
// Who it's for
This program fits you if…
- Anyone starting a fitness or nutrition program who wants a baseline
- Members tracking recomposition — losing fat while gaining muscle
- Athletes monitoring training-block progress
- People who want more context than the bathroom scale
// Inside a session
What a typical session includes
The Scan
1 minUnder 60 seconds on the InBody unit. No pinching, no dunking.
The Report
InstantMuscle mass, fat mass, body fat %, segmental analysis and body water.
Coach Review
10 minWe explain which metrics matter for your goal — and which to ignore.
Trend Tracking
OngoingRepeat under similar conditions monthly or quarterly for meaningful trends.
Body Composition Testing — FAQs
It provides estimates that are useful when testing conditions are consistent — same time of day, similar hydration. No single method is perfect.
Avoid heavy meals, intense exercise and large fluid intake right before scanning. Consistency matters more than perfection.
No. An InBody scan is not a medical assessment. People who are pregnant or have implanted electronic devices should consult a professional first.
Monthly or quarterly is typical — enough time for a meaningful trend to develop.
// Talk to a Coach
Interested in Body Composition Testing?
Tell us a little about you and a coach will be in touch to help you get started — usually the same day.
Prefer to talk now? Call or text 617-637-8900
Not sure where to start?
Book a free goal review — a 20-minute conversation about your goals, history and the right first step. No pressure, no obligation.