Where to Get an InBody Test in Toronto
InBody scans are available across the GTA for $25-50:
- Fit Factory Fitness (Etobicoke) — $30, walk-in available
- GoodLife Fitness (most locations) — Free for members
- Fortis Fitness (Queen West) — $25 with membership
- Body Comp Imaging (downtown) — DEXA scan alternative, $75
- University of Toronto Athletic Centre — Available for students
Pro tip: Test every 4-8 weeks, same time of day, same conditions (fasted, hydrated, no exercise before). This gives you comparable data.
Understanding Your Results
Total Body Water (TBW): Should be ~55-65% of body weight. Low TBW often means dehydration on test day, which skews other numbers.
Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM): Your actual muscle. The bigger this number relative to your weight, the more athletic your body composition. Average male: 35-45% of body weight.
Body Fat Mass (BFM): Total fat in pounds. Not inherently bad — you need some fat for hormones, organ protection, and energy.
Percent Body Fat (PBF): The key metric.
- Men: 10-15% = athletic, 15-20% = fit, 20-25% = average, 25%+ = overweight
- Women: 18-23% = athletic, 23-28% = fit, 28-33% = average, 33%+ = overweight
BMI: Mostly useless for muscular people. A 200 lb bodybuilder at 10% body fat has the same BMI as a 200 lb couch potato at 30% BF.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Calories your body burns at complete rest. Your actual daily burn (TDEE) is BMR × 1.4-1.8 depending on activity level.
The Segmental Analysis — Your Secret Weapon
The segmental lean analysis shows muscle distribution across 5 areas: left arm, right arm, trunk, left leg, right leg.
What to look for:
- Percentages above 100% = above average muscle for your frame. Good.
- Significant left/right imbalance (>5% difference) = injury risk. Address with unilateral exercises.
- Low trunk percentage = weak core. Affects everything.
Example (from a real InBody):
- Left Arm: 111.6% | Right Arm: 110.9% — Balanced, strong ✓
- Trunk: 106.7% — Solid core ✓
- Left Leg: 104.3% | Right Leg: 105.5% — Balanced, room to grow
Action: If any limb is below 100%, prioritize unilateral work (single-arm rows, Bulgarian split squats, single-leg press).
Track It With FIXIT
Getting tested is step 1. Tracking changes over time is where the magic happens.
1. Take the InBody test at your gym
2. Open FIXIT → Health → Reports
3. Upload a photo of your results
4. Enter the metrics: weight, body fat %, muscle mass, BMI, BMR
5. FIXIT saves it and creates a Body Metrics entry automatically
6. Next month, do it again. FIXIT charts the trend.
After 3-4 tests, you'll see clear trends: "Muscle up 1.2 lbs, fat down 2 lbs over 3 months." That's the data that keeps you motivated when the mirror lies.
Your body changes slowly. The data doesn't lie. Track it.