DexaFit & Body Composition Assessment

What is a DEXA scan?

A DEXA scan gives you a clear picture of your body composition and bone health. This open-air, non-invasive, whole-body scan uses very low dose radiation (lower than an x-ray) to analyze:

• percentage of fat
• lean muscle mass
• bone density
• resting metabolic rate

During the scan, you remained clothed, and lie on your back on a cushioned exam table. The arm of the DEXA machine system moves over your body quickly and the scan is complete in less than 10 minutes. 

Using the DexaFit platform and AI technology, your results are then given to you in a clear way that highlights your lifestyle, activity, and risk factors in order for you to create a personalized path to improved health. 

What is body composition and why should I care?

Body composition is essentially the proportion of different tissues in your body. When you step on a scale you see your weight as compared to gravity. When the number on the scale goes UP or DOWN we assume we are losing fat. This is not always the case!

A DEXA scan breaks down your body composition by: 

• Muscle tissue (important for metabolic health)
• Bone tissue
• Fat tissue (subcutaneous vs visceral)
• Water
• Other non-fat tissue (organs, connective tissue, etc.)

A DEXA scan helps show you, in detail, what changes are actually happening in your body. From there, you can make informed exercise and nutrition choices to help reach your health goals. 

What do I do with my results?

Once you have your scan done, then what? For some, they simply want to use this information to track their results on their own. For others, they use this as a starting point to make nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle changes! 

For evidence-based nutrition support, Dr. Stephanie Machacek has you covered! She uses your results along with your nutrition and food history, to help you come up with a nutritional plan of action that supports your health and helps you reach your goals. Add on a nutrition coaching package to any DEXA scan for ultimate support!

How do I prepare for my scan?

 A DEXA scan is non-invasive and quick. Prior to the scan: 

• Eat and drink normally 
• Dress in comfortable clothes (no zippers, buttons, or medal attachments)
• Remove any jewelry (watches, necklaces, rings, piercings, etc.)
• Shoes will be removed prior to laying on the table
• When scan is conducted, remain still.

 The scan generally takes under 8 mins but allow around 30 minutes total from start to finish (more if you added on a nutrition consultation).