Before you dive into your new 12-week shred or marathon training plan—stop. If you don’t know your body’s starting point, you’re just guessing. That’s where a DEXA scan comes in.

1. Establish a Baseline

• Know your exact fat %, lean mass, and bone density

• Use it as a reference point for future changes


2. Set Smarter Goals

• Adjust your expectations based on real body data

• Avoid goals that are too aggressive or not aggressive enough


3. Catch Health Risks Early

• Low bone density? Time to strengthen bones before injury

• High abdominal (android) fat? Focus on metabolic health first


4. Align With Your Trainer

• Share DEXA results to personalize workouts and nutrition

• Prevent plateaus and misaligned programs


5. Motivation Boost

• Seeing your true numbers helps focus and commitment

• Retest in 8–12 weeks to see tangible results


Start your next program the smart way—with a DEXA scan baseline. Schedule yours now.

Measure what matters

Body Fat USA offers full-body DEXA body composition scans ($85) and Resting Metabolic Rate tests ($100), or both for $175, at 1776 S Jackson St in Denver. Reports are emailed in about 5 minutes.

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