Please read the above PDFs and the below notes before taking your first body scan with a member. 

⚡ What is BIA Technology?

• BIA = Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

• Sends a small electrical current through the body (hand to foot, foot to hand).

• Measures five compartments: body fat, muscle mass, minerals, protein, total body water.

• Important: No device gives a 100% direct body composition measure — it's a scientific estimation.

• Evolt accuracy relies on five factors:

  • Weight

  • Height

  • Age

  • Gender

  • Impedance (resistance against the machine)
    
    

⚠️ Health & Safety

• Safe to scan: Pregnant women, pacemakers, cochlear implants — but always ask for medical clearance.

• Body implants (e.g. breast implants, hip/knee replacements): fine to scan, but may slightly increase fat reading (300–500g).

• Machine offline? Use Manual Scan option.

• Help? Contact support@evolt360.com.
  
  

🕒 Pre-Scan Checklist for Consistency

(Use this to explain to members 2-3 days before their scan!)

• Same time of day for each scan (within 1 hour window).

• Best practice: Morning + fasted.

• No exercise before scanning (pumps muscle size, falsely increases lean mass).

• Fast 3–4 hours before scan (otherwise food/water can skew readings).

• Stay hydrated the day before (aim for 2-3L water).

• Drink ~500ml water about 1 hour before scan.

• Keep food intake the same the day before.

• Sleep well (sleep quality affects fluid retention).

• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, pre-workout supplements 24–48 hours before.

• Females: Try to scan around Day 7–8 of menstrual cycle (lowest estrogen, most stable results).

• Carb intake affects lean mass reading:

  • Low carbs = lower lean mass.

  • High carbs = higher lean mass.

• Supplements:

  • Creatine: increases intracellular water → shows higher lean mass, lower fat %.

  • Caffeine: dehydrates → can artificially increase body fat %.

• Medications: If they have changed medication since last scan, it can affect total body water.
  
  

📊 Key Metrics Explained

• Bio Wellness Index (BWI): Evolt’s replacement for BMI – healthier, more accurate.

• Total Body Water (TBW):

  • Goal = 70% water.

  • 65% intracellular / 35% extracellular is the healthy balance.

  • Increase in TBW: Check carb intake, creatine, menstrual cycle.

  • Decrease in TBW: Check dehydration, caffeine, alcohol intake.

• Intracellular Fluid (ICF) (inside cells):

  • If ICF too high (>65%) = hydration issue (overhydrated or dehydrated).

  • Always ask: Water intake? Caffeine? Alcohol? Carb intake? Menstrual cycle? Medication changes?

• Extracellular Fluid (ECF) (outside cells):

  • If ECF too high (>35%) = inflammation issue.

  • Ask about: Recent training, DOMS, injuries, new medications, menstrual cycle, arthritis.

• Fat Mass:

  • Subcutaneous fat = fat under the skin (what you can see).

  • Visceral fat = internal fat around organs (can't see).

• Visceral Fat Area:

  • Example: 52cm² area = 52cm x 52cm pizza box, 1cm thick.

  • Visceral Fat Level Ranges:

    • 1–4 = Optimal

    • 5–9 = Balanced

    • 9+ = Risk zone (heart disease, diabetes).

• BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate):

  • Calories burned at complete rest — "keeping the lights on."

• Biological Age:

  • Based on skeletal muscle mass, visceral fat, fat mass.

• Segmental Analysis:

  • Measures muscle & fat distribution per body part.

  • If unbalanced, opportunity to discuss injury prevention & personalised programs.
    
    

🏋️ Nutrition Advice Basics

• Goal setting based on scan:

  • Muscle gain = Calorie surplus.

  • Fat loss = Calorie deficit.

  • Better health/maintenance = Maintenance calories.

• Supplements:

  • Always recommend consulting a health professional before starting.

  • Supplements support a good diet — they don't replace it.
    
    

👨‍🏫 Coaching a Client Through Results

• Negative Result?

  • Check TBW, ICF/ECF.

  • If consistent → real result.

  • Ask: What habits/behaviours supported or hurt progress?

  • Set small, realistic next steps (nutrition, training, sleep, hydration).

• If results look unrealistically positive or negative:

  • Check hydration and scan conditions first.

  • Reschedule the scan in 1–2 days if needed.

• Empower the client:

  • Always educate: not just "good" or "bad" results — explain what they mean!

  • Encourage reflection: "What went well? What could improve?"
    
    

📈 Upselling Tip:

• Ask after the scan: "Would you like to optimise your body composition score?" "How would you feel achieving [insert goal]?"

• Then offer:

  • Personal training

  • Group classes

  • Nutrition support
    
    

🔥 Pro Staff Tips

• Always double-check water balance before celebrating or worrying about results.

• Remember: Body scans track progress, not perfection — educate and empower!

• Your energy matters: Be positive, professional, and supportive.