Learn before you measure
Our articles explain what DEXA scans and RMR tests measure, how to prepare, how to read your results and how to use the data to make better decisions about nutrition and training. New to body composition testing? Start with What is a DEXA scan? or our FAQ.
DEXA scans, reports and accuracy
- Understanding your DEXA Report — A step-by-step guide to your DEXA report: body fat %, lean mass, A/G ratio, T- and Z-scores, RSMI and trend pages, in plain language.
- How to Prepare for a DEXA Body Composition Scan: What to Eat, Wear, and Avoid — What to wear, eat and drink before a DEXA scan, and how to keep conditions the same each time so your scans compare cleanly.
- How Often Should You Get a DEXA Scan to Track Body Composition? — How often to get a DEXA scan: why 8–12 weeks often works, when to wait longer, and how to make repeat scans comparable.
- DEXA for Bone Density — What a whole-body DEXA scan can tell you about bone density, how it differs from a diagnostic hip-and-spine scan, and when to see your doctor.
- DEXA vs. Inbody vs. Bod Pod — DEXA, InBody and Bod Pod compared on accuracy, cost, convenience and what each measures, so you can pick the right body fat test.
- DEXA vs. Other Body Fat Testing Methods — How DEXA compares with calipers, impedance, hydrostatic weighing and the Bod Pod, and why accurate, repeatable data matters.
- Understanding Visceral Fat — What visceral fat is, why it matters, and why DEXA does not directly measure it. How Body Fat USA reports fat distribution instead.
Weight loss, GLP-1 and metabolism
- Why the Scale Doesn’t Tell the Full Story During GLP-1 Weight Loss — On a GLP-1 medication? The scale can’t tell fat loss from muscle loss. How a DEXA scan shows what you’re actually losing.
- Why the Scale Lies: What Body Fat Percentage Actually Tells You — The scale can’t tell fat from muscle. Learn what body fat percentage reveals about your health and real progress beyond your weight.
- How to Tell If You’re Losing Fat and Gaining Muscle — Body recomposition can hide behind a stable scale. How DEXA shows fat loss and muscle gain at the same time, and which changes are meaningful.
- Weight-Loss Plateau or Metabolic Adaptation? — What an RMR test can reveal about a weight-loss plateau, metabolic adaptation and calorie estimates—and when DEXA or medical guidance helps.
Training, nutrition and precision health
- Which Heart Rate Zone Burns the Most Fat? — Zone 2 burns a higher share of fat during exercise, but fat loss depends on total energy balance. What the fat-burning zone really means.
- Top 5 Reasons to Get a DEXA Scan Before Starting a New Fitness Program — Starting a new workout program? A DEXA scan helps you set better goals, track real results and avoid common mistakes. Here’s why.
- Can Supplements Really Put Your Body Into Ketosis Without Giving Up Carbs? — Exogenous ketones can raise blood ketones, but they don’t recreate a ketogenic diet. What the research says about keto supplements.
- The Precision Health Revolution — Why longevity-focused physicians recommend DEXA scans, and how affordable DEXA ($85) and RMR testing in Denver fit into precision health.
- The Netflix Effect — How Netflix’s “You Are What You Eat” twin experiment sparked interest in DEXA scans—and how to get the same testing in Denver.
- Unlocking Your Health Potential With Data — Knowing how your diet and workouts change your body takes more than a scale. How DEXA data helps you make better health decisions.
Put the knowledge to work
$85 DEXA scan · $100 RMR test · $175 for both · reports in about 5 minutes.
