What’s the Cheapest Way to Get a Body Fat Test in Manteca? (Without Wasting Your Time)

Why Cheap Doesn’t Always Mean Better

We get it, when you’re just trying to check your progress, spending a ton on testing can feel like overkill.

But here’s the catch: a cheap body fat test that gives you bad or inconsistent data isn’t actually a deal. If the test isn’t accurate or repeatable, what’s the point?

Still, if you’re budget-conscious and want the best value in Manteca, there are real options that won’t waste your money, or your time.

The Cheapest Body Fat Testing Options

Here are a few options people in Manteca might come across:

  1. Caliper test at a gym

    • Cost: Free to $20

    • Pros: Cheap, easy to find

    • Cons: Results vary a lot depending on who’s doing it

  2. Bioelectrical impedance (InBody or handheld device)

    • Cost: $20 to $50

    • Pros: Quick and easy

    • Cons: Affected by hydration, sleep, and other factors

  3. Fit3D scan at Excel Health & Fitness

    • Cost:

      • Free for members (first scan)

      • $35 for members after that

      • $49 for non-members

    • Pros: Visual, detailed, private, repeatable

  4. DEXA scan (at a medical office)

    • Cost: $75 to $150

    • Pros: Extremely accurate

    • Cons: Expensive and usually unnecessary for general fitness

Why Our Option Is a Smart “Cheap” Choice

Technically, calipers are the cheapest. But they’re also the least consistent. You could get completely different results just based on the person doing the test.

With our Fit3D scan, you get:

  • A full 3D scan of your body

  • More than 100 measurements

  • A visual avatar to track progress

  • A private dashboard to store and compare results

  • A scan that takes less than 60 seconds

  • No pressure to join the gym

You’ll get pro-level data without paying a premium or committing to anything long term.

Can You Find Body Fat Testing for Free?

Yes, but it comes with tradeoffs.

  • Some fitness studios offer free tests as part of a sales pitch

  • Some apps claim to estimate body fat using photos (but results are rough guesses)

  • Some trainers do quick skinfold tests with no consistency

Free options might work in a pinch, but they’re not ideal if you’re serious about tracking results over time.

If You’re Just Looking for a Simple, Affordable Test

Come see us. You don’t have to be a member. You don’t need to buy anything else. Just book a scan, get your results, and be on your way — or let us walk through it with you.

Either way, you’ll leave with real insight, not a sales pitch.