If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be wondering how to track your progress and make sure you’re losing fat rather than muscle. One way to do this is through a DEXA scan, which is a specialized type of body composition analysis that can help you reach your weight loss goals at our 3rd ward location.
Accurately Measures Body Composition
A DEXA scan uses X-rays to accurately measure your body composition, including your bone density, muscle mass, and body fat percentage. This allows you to track changes in your body composition over time and make adjustments to your diet and exercise routine accordingly. DEXA scan is considered the gold standard in measuring body fat and muscle mass!
Identifies Muscle Imbalances
A DEXA scan can also help identify any muscle imbalances you may have. For example, if you have weaker muscles on one side of your body, this can lead to poor posture and an increased risk of injury. By identifying these imbalances, you can work with a physical therapist or personal trainer to develop a targeted strength training program to address them.
Identity Visceral Fat
With the DEXA scan, we measure visceral fat which is an invisible health risk. Abdominal, or visceral, fat is important to understand because it is a key player in a variety of health problems, it lies deep within the abdominal cavity, where it pads the spaces between our abdominal organs. Visceral fat can be linked to increased cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, it’s associated with breast cancer in women.
The DEXA scan can be a powerful tool in helping you reach your weight loss goals! By accurately measuring your body composition and identifying muscle imbalances, the DEXA scan can help you achieve the body composition you desire and become a healthier, happier version of yourself. Visit our website or call us at 262.277.1018 to schedule an appointment at our 3rd ward location!
