Understand the scan.

InBody vs Tanita: professional body composition analysers compared

Two of the best-known names in professional body composition. Here is what each manufacturer states, side by side, and how to choose.

InBody 570 vs InBody 770: what the manufacturer states

The 770 sits above the 570 in InBody's range. The published sources are thin on some details, so gaps are marked.

Evolt 360 vs InBody: which suits a gym?

Both read body composition with BIA. The details the manufacturers publish differ.

Styku vs Fit3D: 3D body scanners compared

Two names in optical 3D scanning, with three different products between them.

BIA vs 3D body scan vs DEXA: the methods explained

Three ways to look at the body, each answering a different question.

Best body composition analyzer for gyms (2026)

There is no single best device for every gym. The right one depends on how many members you scan and what you want to show them.

Best body scanner for physiotherapy

Clinics need consistent reference points. Here is what to compare, with only stated facts.

Earn-back calculator

Try the numbers with your own assumptions. For the full story of how a business earns back a scanner, read the article.

How a fitness business earns back a Visbody body scanner

The money is not in the scan itself. It is in the moments around it. Here is how gyms, PT studios, physio clinics and wellness businesses build those moments into the member journey.

What is a 3D body scanner?

A 3D body scanner captures the shape of the body in seconds and turns it into posture findings, circumferences and a model you can compare over time.

Body composition analyzer for gyms: what to look for

A short buyer's guide for gym owners: the questions to ask before you choose an analyzer, and where a 3D scanner fits.

Body scanner machine: how a body composition scanner works

Body scanner machines range from simple scales to 3D scanners. Here is what each type measures, in plain words.

InBody alternative for gyms and studios

If you want more than an InBody scan, such as posture, circumferences or movement, here is a fair, facts-only starting point.

Professional body analysis scale vs consumer body fat scale

A bathroom scale that shows body fat and a professional analyzer both use electrical impedance. The difference is in what they measure and how they are used.

Waist-to-hip ratio explained

Waist-to-hip ratio compares your waist measurement with your hip measurement. It is a simple way to look at body shape.

Water weight vs fat: why the scale moves

The scale can move a kilo in a day without any change in body fat. Water is the usual reason.

What is lean body mass?

Lean body mass is everything in the body that is not fat: muscle, bone, organs and water.

How accurate are body composition analyzers?

No impedance device measures body fat exactly. Here is what affects results and how to use them well.

How much does a 3D body scanner cost?

Prices for 3D body scanners and body composition analyzers vary widely. Here is what we can state, and what to ask.

What is body composition?

Body composition describes what the body is made of, not just what it weighs.

Body water percentage: what is normal?

Body water is the share of your weight that is water. It varies with age, sex and fitness.