What water weight is
Body water changes with food, salt, drinks, training and hormones. These swings show up on the scale, but they are not fat.
What fat change looks like
Fat changes slowly over weeks. A single scale reading cannot tell the difference, which is why trends matter more than one number.
How a scan helps
A body composition scan separates fat, muscle and water, so a coach can see which one changed. Compare scans taken under similar conditions.
Tips for consistent scans
- Scan at a similar time of day.
- Avoid hard training just before.
- Keep drinks and meals similar.
- Wear light clothing.
