Discover more about your body beyond weight alone with a body composition scan at Walker Street Doctors. Delivered as a nurse-led consultation, the scan provides insights into your muscle mass, body fat and estimated metabolic age. Our knowledgeable nurses take the time to explain your results and their significance, helping you understand your body and track changes over time.

More than just a number on the scale 

Your weight is only one measure of your health. Our biometric scales use bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to estimate different aspects of your body composition, including:

• Body Fat Percentage: The proportion of your body weight made up of fat.

• Muscle Mass: An estimate of your body's muscle mass.

• Visceral Fat: An estimate of fat stored around your internal organs.

• Segmental Analysis: Estimated fat and muscle distribution across your arms, legs and torso.

• Bone Mass: An estimate of bone mineral mass.

• Metabolic Age: A comparison of your estimated basal metabolic rate with age-related reference values.

• Body Water: The estimated percentage of water in your body.

Why do these measurements matter?

Each measurement tells an important story about your health. For example, visceral fat (the fat surrounding your organs) is a crucial indicator of metabolic health, while muscle mass distribution can help identify areas to focus on during strength training. Understanding these measurements can help inform practical recommendations tailored to your individual needs and goals.

What to expect during your appointment

Your scan is carried out as part of a nurse-led consultation. Our practice nurse will:

• Guide you through your scan. 
• Explain your results in clear, straightforward language. 
• Discuss which measurements are most relevant to your circumstances and goals. 
• Provide practical recommendations based on your individual needs.
• Support you in monitoring changes and tracking progress over time.

Who can benefit?

Body composition analysis may be useful for people who are:

• Starting or progressing with a fitness or strength training programme.

• Managing or monitoring a chronic health condition, where appropriate.

• Looking for additional information about their body composition and metabolic health.

• Recovering from illness and rebuilding strength.

• Interested in understanding changes beyond weight or BMI.