How Much Should You Pay for a Body Composition Test? (What’s Too Much vs Just Right)

What Is a Body Composition Test?

A body composition test measures what your body is made of, how much fat, muscle, water, and bone you carry. Unlike a bathroom scale, it shows what’s changing on the inside, even when your weight doesn’t budge.

At Excel Health & Fitness, we use Fit3D scanning, which gives you a full 3D model of your body in under a minute. It’s fast, private, and accurate, and you can use it whether you’re a gym member or not.

The National Price Range for Body Composition Testing

If you're shopping around, here’s what most people pay depending on the method:

  • Basic caliper test: Free to $20

  • Bioelectrical impedance (like InBody): $20 to $50

  • Fit3D scan: $35 to $60

  • DEXA scan (medical): $75 to $150

Prices vary depending on where you live, what machine is used, and whether you’re part of a gym or medical facility.

What’s a Fair Price in Manteca?

Here’s how it breaks down locally:

  • At Excel Health & Fitness:

    • $35 for members (first scan is free)

    • $49 for non-members

We’ve kept our pricing lower than most Northern California options, while offering a premium experience with top-tier scanning equipment.

What Makes Some Tests More Expensive?

Some locations charge more for:

  • Medical-grade scans that include bone density (like DEXA)

  • Consultations with a dietitian or trainer

  • Packages that include meal plans, training, or coaching sessions

  • Labs or wellness clinics that require appointments and insurance

At Excel, we strip it down to what matters, a high-quality scan, straight-up results, and no pressure to buy anything else.

When Is It Worth Paying More?

If you’re recovering from an injury, working under doctor supervision, or need bone density data, a DEXA scan might be worth it.

But for most people, tracking fat loss, gaining muscle, staying motivated, a Fit3D scan gives you all the info you need without the big price tag.

When Are You Overpaying?

You’re probably paying too much if:

  • The facility bundles it into a plan you don’t need

  • You’re getting inconsistent results with cheap tools

  • You only get vague feedback without any data

  • You’re paying for “consultation” time you didn’t ask for

Always ask what you’re getting. The right scan should give you clear data, quick results, and help you move forward.

The Bottom Line

You shouldn’t have to pay premium pricing just to get basic answers about your body.

Our body composition test is affordable, accurate, and open to everyone. No pressure. No contracts. Just honest, helpful data you can use.