BCA report

Definition

The BCA (Body Composition Analysis) report splits the client's weight into fat, muscle and water, and shows where in the body they sit.

Applicable to
Why it matters at Leor
  • Weight alone says little. Two clients of 70 kg can need very different plans. The report shows fat and muscle.
  • It sets the right target. Body and slimming plans aim at fat loss, muscle gain, or both.
  • Progress the client can see. Fat down and muscle up is shown, even when the scale barely moves.
  • A health signal. High visceral fat is a health risk the Doctor should know about.

What is in the report

Based on the InBody result sheet. Sections differ a little by model. VERIFY: match this table to the machine at each center (KP: InBody, model unknown; Aundh: unknown)

Sr Section What it shows How to read it Leor concern
1 Body Composition Analysis Weight split into water, protein, minerals and body fat Background numbers. Mostly used for the sections below. -
2 Muscle-Fat Analysis Three bars: weight, skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass Read the shape of the bars (see Key words): C, I or D. Fat loss
3 Obesity Analysis BMI and percent body fat (PBF) PBF is the key number. Healthy: men 10 to 20%, women 18 to 28%. BMI alone can mislead. Fat loss
4 Segmental Lean Analysis Muscle in each arm, each leg and the trunk 100% or more is good. A big gap between left and right is worth noting. -
5 ECW/TBW Balance of water outside and inside the cells Normal: 0.360 to 0.390. Above 0.390 can mean swelling. -
6 Visceral Fat Level Fat around the organs in the belly Under 10 is the target. 10 or higher is a health risk. Fat loss
7 Body Composition History Weight, muscle and body fat from earlier scans Shows the trend. Use it at every follow-up. -
8 Weight Control Suggested change in weight, fat and muscle A guide for the plan, not a promise to the client. Fat loss
9 Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Energy the body uses in a day at rest Goes up as muscle goes up. -

How to read it

Always in this order.

Sr Step At Leor this looks like Ask yourself
1 Check
Is the report valid?		 Right name, date and height. The BCA was done under the right conditions (4. Skin & body analysis). Can I trust this report?
2 Read the shape
Muscle-Fat Analysis		 C, I or D shape. Is this mainly a fat problem, a muscle problem, or both?
3 Check the key numbers
PBF and visceral fat		 Compare with the healthy ranges in the table above. Is anything outside the range?
4 Look at the body parts
Segmental Lean Analysis		 Weak or uneven areas. Which area matches the client's concern?
5 Compare
With the last report		 Body Composition History, or the last printout. Fat down, muscle up?
6 Link to the plan
Concern to service		 Turn each finding into a Leor concern, then use Service Explorer. Which service fits?
Critical
  • Visceral fat level 10 or higher, or ECW/TBW above 0.390: the Doctor decides if this changes the plan before body treatments are offered.

Example reports

Real Leor reports, with the client's name and contact details hidden.

VERIFY: add one example report per center as a PDF in Attachments, then embed it here:

  • KP:
  • Aundh:

More on the InBody sheet: InBody result sheet interpretation

What good looks like

✓ Do ✗ Don't
Explain fat and muscle, not only weight Talk only about kilos
Use the bar shape to explain in one sentence Read out every number on the sheet
Mention high visceral fat calmly, as a health point Hide it, or use it to scare the client
Set a target in fat and muscle, from the Weight Control section Promise a fixed weight loss
Compare with the last report at every follow-up Judge progress by weight alone

Key words

  • Skeletal muscle mass (SMM): the kilos of muscle that move the body.
  • Body fat mass: the kilos of fat in the body.
  • Percent body fat (PBF): the share of body weight that is fat.
  • BMI (Body Mass Index): weight compared with height. It does not separate fat from muscle, so a muscular person can look "overweight".
  • C shape: the muscle bar is shorter than the weight and fat bars. Too much fat, too little muscle.
  • I shape: the three bars are about equal. Balanced.
  • D shape: the muscle bar is longer than the weight and fat bars. The healthiest shape.
  • Visceral fat: fat around the organs inside the belly. Unlike fat under the skin, it is a health risk.
  • ECW/TBW: water outside the cells compared with all body water. Too high can mean swelling.

Common mistakes

Mistake Why it is a problem Do this instead
Planning from weight or BMI only Fat and muscle problems need different plans Read the bar shape and PBF first
Ignoring visceral fat A health risk is missed Note it and decide with the Doctor
Ignoring the history at follow-up The client thinks nothing changed if the scale did not move Show fat and muscle change
Reading a report with a wrong height All results are calculated from height Check the height on the report first

Practice

Read the question, pick your answer, then open the answer box.

  1. The client's BMI is normal, but the muscle bar is shorter than the weight and fat bars. What does this mean?

a) All is fine, BMI is normal
b) C shape: too much fat and too little muscle, even at a normal weight
c) D shape: a very fit client

  1. At follow-up the client's weight has not changed, and they are unhappy. The report shows body fat down 2 kg and muscle up 2 kg. What do you do?

a) Show the history: fat is down and muscle is up, which is real progress
b) Agree the treatment is not working
c) Promise faster weight loss next month

  1. The report shows visceral fat level 14. The client wants a body treatment today. What do you do?

a) Go ahead, the client asked for it
b) Do not mention it
c) Explain it calmly as a health point, and let the Doctor decide if it changes the plan

Sign-off

The trainer watches the trainee during a normal shift and ticks each point.

Sr The trainee can ✓
1 Check that a report is valid (name, date, height) before reading it ☐
2 Name what each section of the report shows ☐
3 Read the bar shape and say if it is C, I or D ☐
4 Spot PBF, visceral fat or ECW/TBW outside the healthy range ☐
5 Explain a report to a client in plain words, linked to their concern ☐
6 Compare a follow-up report with the previous one ☐
  • Trainee: ____
  • Trainer: ____
  • Date: ____