Body Scanners

SECA Body Composition Analyzer: All locations require a reservation. Appointments are 15 minutes.

Fit3D Body Scan: Please call the Oldham County Family YMCA at 502-222-9358 or stop by the Front Desk to schedule your Fit3D session.

SECA Body Composition Analyzer: Scans take 24 seconds.

Fit3D: Scans take 40 seconds.

The SECA scales uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to measure body composition. It sends a low, safe electrical signal through the body, which moves at different speeds through muscle, fat, and water. Since these tissues conduct electricity differently, the scale can calculate key health metrics such as body fat percentage, muscle mass, and water ratio. This method is quick, non-invasive, and highly accurate.

Due to the nature of the scanner, those that are pregnant, have prosthetics, pacemakers, or electrical implants may NOT use the SECA Body Composition Analyzer. 

• Weight- Total body weight in pounds or kilograms
• Body Fat Percentage – The proportion of fat to total body weight
• Skeletal Muscle Mass – The amount of muscle attached to bones, essential for movement and strength
• Water Ratio – The amount of water in the body, crucial for hydration and overall health
• Visceral Fat – Fat stored around internal organs, which impacts metabolic health
• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) – The number of calories your body burns at rest.

• If possible, measure yourself at the same time of day.
• The measurement should be done before exercising in a rested state, not afterward.
• If an especially intense training session took place the day before, it could influence the measurement. In this case, it‘s better to wait another day or two.
• Do not drink large amounts before the measurement.
• Go to the toilet before the measurement.
• Ensure similar clothing; if you wear heavier clothing at the follow-up measurement, it will be interpreted as additional weight.
• Illnesses and medications can also affect the measurement.
• The menstrual cycle should be considered when choosing the time for the measurement. During or shortly before menstruation, water retention can occur, affecting the measurement results.

Absolutely! A Healthy Living Coach will review your results during your 15-minute appointment and will provide guidance based on your goals.

No problem! Your information will be saved and a Healthy Living Coach can access it and review the results with you.

It is recommended that you scan every 4–6 weeks with the SECA Body Composition Analyzer. The machine will not allow you to scan within 4 weeks of your previous scan.

Results will be sent to you by email. You can also log in to fit3d.com to track your progress over time.