How Much Does Body Fat Testing Cost in Manteca, CA?

What Is Body Fat Testing, and How Does Fit3D Work?

Body fat testing helps you understand what your body is really made of — not just your weight, but how much of it comes from fat, lean mass, and other factors. It’s a key tool for anyone serious about fitness, weight loss, or health tracking.

At Excel Health & Fitness in Manteca, we use a 3D body scanning system called Fit3D. It uses infrared cameras to map your body in seconds, giving you hundreds of measurements like waist, hip, chest, posture, lean mass, and more. It also creates a private visual avatar, so you can see changes over time.

What Does Body Fat Testing Cost?

Prices can vary depending on the method and location. Here’s what you can typically expect:

  • Nationwide average: $40 to $80 per test

  • Northern California average: $45 to $60

  • Excel Health & Fitness in Manteca:

    • $35 for members (your first test is free)

    • $49 for non-members

This makes Excel one of the most affordable options for high-quality body composition testing in the area.

What Affects the Cost?

Body fat testing isn't always apples to apples. Here are a few factors that affect the price:

  • Whether you're a gym member or not

  • Whether results are coach-guided or self-interpreted

  • The type of machine used (basic scale vs medical-grade vs 3D scan)

  • Add-ons like reports, consultations, or progress tracking tools

At Excel, the pricing is simple. You get access to top-tier scanning tech without surprise charges.

How Fit3D Compares to Other Body Fat Testing Methods

Here’s a breakdown of how Fit3D stacks up against other popular testing methods:

Fit3D Scan

  • Cost: $35 to $60

  • Pros: Highly visual, fast, detailed body measurements

  • Cons: Slightly less precise than a clinical-grade scan like DEXA

InBody / Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA)

  • Cost: $20 to $50

  • Pros: Quick and easy to find in many gyms

  • Cons: Results can be skewed by hydration levels or time of day

DEXA Scan

  • Cost: $75 to $150

  • Pros: Extremely accurate and measures bone density too

  • Cons: Usually requires a medical facility and higher cost

Skinfold Caliper Test

  • Cost: Free to $20

  • Pros: Budget friendly and available in many gyms

  • Cons: Accuracy depends on who’s doing the test and consistency is hard to maintain

Fit3D offers a solid middle ground — more accessible and visual than a DEXA scan, more advanced than a caliper or basic BIA machine.

Is It Worth It?

Absolutely. Here’s why body fat testing with Fit3D is worth your time and money:

  • You can track real progress — not just weight, but fat and lean mass

  • You stay motivated by seeing change over time

  • It’s quick, private, and non-invasive

  • You get results you can actually use to adjust workouts or nutrition

Most members say it gave them the clarity and confidence they were missing.

How to Get the Most Value From Your Scan

  • Wear form-fitting, light-colored clothes

  • Book your scan at the same time of day each time

  • Don’t eat or exercise right before

  • Use the dashboard to track trends

  • Ask a coach to explain your results if you need help

And remember: if you’re a member at Excel, your first scan is free. After that, it’s just $35. For non-members, it’s $49. Either way, it’s a powerful tool that puts data behind your goals.