BioSignature skinfold calculations on laptop at Arzadon Fitness Toronto

Biosignature Assessment • Poliquin BioSignature Modulation

BioSignature Assessment — Hormonal Body Fat Mapping in Toronto

A 12-site diagnostic that identifies exactly where your body stores fat and which hormonal imbalances are driving it. The science is called Biosignature Modulation — connecting skinfold measurements at 12 body sites to hormonal patterns (cortisol, insulin, estrogen and more) to build a targeted fat loss protocol from your own data. Used as the diagnostic backbone for every transformation program at Arzadon. Administered by Jay Arzadon — CSCS, Poliquin Level 2 certified, 100+ transformations since 2017.

What Is Biosignature Modulation?

Developed by the late Charles Poliquin, Biosignature Modulation is a science-based system that connects where you store body fat with specific hormonal imbalances. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, Biosignature gives your coach a precise map of what is happening inside your body.

Using precision fat calipers, we perform a 12-site body fat test. Each site on your body correlates with a specific hormone — cortisol, insulin, estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, and growth hormone. The pattern of fat storage reveals which hormones are out of balance, allowing us to target the root cause rather than just the symptoms.

The result is a custom nutrition, supplementation, and exercise plan designed specifically for your hormonal profile. This is not guesswork — it is data-driven body composition optimization.

Biosignature 12-site caliper measurement at Arzadon Fitness Toronto — trainer captures jaw fat fold for hormonal interpretation

Hormonal Mapping

Where you store fat reveals why you store fat

Cortisol
Umbilical (belly)
Insulin
Suprailiac (love handles)
Estrogen
Quadriceps & hamstrings
Testosterone
Chest & triceps
Thyroid
Mid-axillary (ribs)
Growth Hormone
Knee & calf

The Process

How It Works

01

The Measurement

Using precision fat calipers, your coach measures skinfold thickness at 12 specific sites across your body. Each measurement is recorded to the millimeter for accuracy.

02

Hormonal Mapping

Each site correlates with specific hormones — cortisol, insulin, estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, and growth hormone. Your body fat pattern reveals which hormones may be out of balance.

03

Custom Protocol

Based on your results, we create a personalized nutrition, supplementation, and exercise plan targeting your specific hormonal imbalances to shed stubborn fat.

Real Results

Alex Mailis

16 weeks · 30s
  • Lost 33 lbs
  • Gained 9 lbs muscle

Vlad

12 weeks · 30s
  • Gained 11 lbs muscle

Alexandra

12 weeks · 20s
  • Gained 10 lbs muscle
  • Dropped 4% body fat

Felicia

12 weeks · 20s
  • Lost 26 lbs
  • Dropped 8% body fat

See all client transformations →

Biosignature Pattern Estimator

Where are you storing it?#

Body fat isn't evenly distributed. Where you carry it is a signal. Enter your current body fat percentage and waist measurement to see which hormonal pattern your distribution suggests, which biosignature sites to prioritize, and where to start.

%

Category: Healthy

Risk level: Low· thresholds: 37" moderate / 40" high

This tool estimates a dominant pattern based on two surface-level inputs. A full 14-site biosignature assessment gives the complete picture. These results are not medical advice.

Estimated Pattern

Performance / Growth Hormone Pattern

Dominant signal: Growth Hormone

Priority Biosignature Sites

KneeCalfChest

At healthy or lean body fat levels, the biosignature focus shifts to the growth hormone sites (knee, calf). These sites are the last to reduce under fat loss and respond slowest to protocol changes. If they are elevated relative to total body fat, it points toward GH suppression — driven by high-GI nutrition, sleep fragmentation, or chronically elevated insulin.

Where to Start

  • ·Casein protein before bed (30-40g)
  • ·No high-GI foods in the 2 hrs before sleep
  • ·Maintain Zone 2 cardio 4+ hrs/week
  • ·VO2 max test to confirm aerobic base
Get the full 14-site assessment →

Unlock Your Hormonal Blueprint

Stop fighting stubborn fat with generic plans. Find out which hormones are holding you back and get a targeted protocol.

Map Your Body Fat

Book Your Biosignature Assessment

Find out which hormones are holding you back. We will reach out within 24 hours to schedule.

By submitting, you agree to our privacy policy and terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Biosignature Modulation?

Biosignature Modulation is a system developed by the late Charles Poliquin that correlates body fat stored at specific sites with hormonal imbalances. By measuring skinfold thickness at 12 sites using precision calipers, your coach can identify which hormones may be out of balance and design a targeted nutrition, supplement, and exercise plan to address them.

How is this different from a regular body fat test?

A standard body fat test gives you a single number — your overall body fat percentage. Biosignature goes deeper by mapping where you store fat and why. Each of the 12 sites corresponds to specific hormones (cortisol, insulin, estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, growth hormone). This allows us to create a targeted protocol rather than a generic plan.

How long does the assessment take?

The assessment itself takes approximately 30-45 minutes, including the 12-site skinfold measurement, a review of your results, and an initial discussion of your customized protocol.

Who should get a Biosignature assessment?

Anyone struggling with stubborn fat that does not respond to diet and exercise, anyone curious about hormonal health, or anyone wanting a data-driven approach to body composition. It is especially valuable if you carry fat in specific areas despite being consistent with training and nutrition.

How often should I get re-tested?

We recommend re-testing every 4-6 weeks. This allows us to track progress, adjust your protocol, and confirm that the hormonal imbalances are improving based on measurable changes in your skinfold readings.

I worked with Conall for 6 months and had fantastic results - down 11% body fat and 5 inches off of the waist.

Jennifer Hutton, trained by Conall

Clients who tracked body fat

Real biosignature results

I worked with Conall for 6 months and had fantastic results - down 11% body fat and 5 inches off of the waist.

Trained by Conall−11% body fat · −5″ waist in 6 months

Jennifer Hutton

Google review

Review 1 of 5: Jennifer Hutton