Is Body Fat Testing Only for Athletes? (Nope — It’s for Everyone)

You Don’t Have to Be an Athlete to Care About Your Health

There’s a big misconception out there:

“Body fat testing is just for bodybuilders, pro athletes, or really fit people.”

Not true. At Excel Health & Fitness in Manteca, we scan people of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels, from beginners to competitors, and everyone in between.

The only thing they have in common? They want real answers about their body.

Here’s Who Actually Uses Body Fat Testing

  • Busy parents trying to get back in shape

  • People on weight loss programs tracking non-scale progress

  • Beginners starting their first fitness journey

  • Weekend warriors who want data to improve

  • People recovering from injury or surgery

  • Older adults staying ahead of age-related muscle loss

  • And yes — athletes fine-tuning their performance

You don’t need to be “fit enough” to get tested. In fact, the earlier you start, the more valuable the data becomes over time.

What You Learn From a Fit3D Body Scan

A body composition test gives you so much more than weight:

  • Body fat percentage

  • Lean muscle mass

  • Circumference measurements (waist, hips, chest, etc)

  • Posture and balance analysis

  • 3D avatar of your body to track change over time

And unlike a scale, it shows you how your body is changing, not just how heavy it is.

Why Beginners Actually Benefit the Most

Athletes already have structure, training, and accountability. But for regular folks?

A Fit3D scan gives:

  • A clear starting point

  • Motivation to stick with a program

  • A tool to check progress when the scale doesn’t move

  • Confidence that you're not wasting your effort

It’s not about comparing yourself to a pro, it’s about comparing yourself to yourself last month.

You Don’t Have to Join a Gym, Either

At Excel, you can come in for a scan even if you're not a member. We work with people from all over Manteca and the surrounding areas who just want data they can trust.

You’re not too new, too old, too big, or too out of shape for this.