A visual inspection in the mirror or fitted clothing is often the gauge people use to determine their body fat level.  To most people, fat is fat but what they fail to realise are the huge risks that the hidden fat (Visceral Fat) could pose to their health. The reality is that a visual inspection can only give you an indication of your subcutaneous body fat level rather than your visceral fat level. 

A staggering 67% of all Australians and over 77% of Americans are currently considered overweight or obese according to the AIHW and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This increase is helping to fuel related health issues such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers which in turn is putting huge amounts of pressure on the Public health systems.

The Evolt 360 uses a scientifically validated test known as BioelectricalImpedance Analysis (BIA). It is considered the fastest, non-invasive method of screening total body composition.

Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA) works by passing a safe, low intensity electrical current through the body via the tactical points on the machine (feet and hands). In very basic terms, the
resistance to flow of the current determines the difference between muscle mass, fat mass
(including visceral and subcutaneous), water and mineral.

The Evolt 360 advanced measuring system uses a 5 compartment model, which essentially
provides a more accurate measure than a 1 compartment system (ie. Such as a single scale
that claims to use BIA technology.).

BIA was the science that was originally developed for the use in monitoring hospital patients
after surgery, as well as astronauts after space travel. Nowadays, this technology is used in
many areas of medicine, from Nephrology to Oncology, in Sports Science, Fitness, and Medical
wellness, in Nutrition, Weight Management and Lifestyle monitoring.

As new tech is becoming more and more prevalent in the fitness industry, an increasing challenge owners are coming up against is how to properly integrate the technology into all aspects of the client life cycle. The main considerations are: What metric is most valuable to my business? How can I use technology in my business to ensure that members are getting results? How can this be incorporated and how does it benefit my existing clients? How does this factor into the sales and marketing efforts of my business?