Control form: Body composition and progress measurement
Follow progress broadly — not just on the scale
Use this tracking sheet to follow a member's progress over time in a broad and representative way – not just from the bathroom scales. Repeat the measurements at regular intervals and under conditions that are as identical as possible (time of day, clothing, before/after meals).
§What can be included in follow-up
| Target | Method | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Body weight | Weighing under your own conditions | Every 1-2 weeks |
| Circumference measurement | Measuring tape (waist hip thigh upper arm) | Every 2-4 weeks |
| Strength references | Number of repetitions/weight in fixed exercises | Every 4 weeks |
| Condition | E.g. pulse at same load or distance | Every 4-6 weeks |
| Perceived progress | Member's own assessment and energy level | PLACEHOLDER_43 |
§Be aware of the measurement method's uncertainty
Simple methods such as measuring tape and bathroom scales are practical but have some inaccuracy compared to clinical methods such as DXA scanning. Use them consistently and as a benchmark for development over time — not as a precise scientific measurement.
§How to communicate professionally with customers
- 01Arrange with the member which goals make sense in relation to their purpose.
- 02Note date, method and conditions for each measurement so the numbers can be compared.
- 03Put the measurements in context – a single number rarely tells the whole story.
- 04Use the follow-up as a starting point for a conversation, not as a judgment.
“The number that matters most is rarely the one on the scale.”