Precision Body Composition & Bone Density Insights with DEXA
What Is a DEXA Scan?
DEXA stands for “Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry” and is used to assess your bone density as well as your body composition. DEXA uses an x-ray technique to look at the density of the body and can then estimate the amount of lean muscle mass and fat tissue.
Why Consider a DEXA?
DEXA is the Gold Standard Test for analyzing body composition. Weight alone is a basic number—it only reflects total mass. DEXA reveals what that weight is made of: muscle, bone, water, and fat. It delivers far more insight into your health than just stepping on a scale.
These scans can help you:
- Guide fitness or weight loss goals
- Track improvements from workouts or nutrition programs
- Help athletes and bodybuilders optimize performance
- Provide early insight into general health risks
DEXA Will Measure:
- Total Body Bone Mineral Density
- Total Mass
- Body Fat Percentage and Total Fat Mass
- Lean Tissue Mass (muscle, bone, ligaments, etc.)
- Abdominal Composition (subcutaneous vs visceral fat)
- Extremity Composition (right vs left)
Aging naturally causes muscle and bone loss, but with the right habits and tracking, you can preserve or even improve these critical markers over time.
How to Get a DEXA Scan
Anyone can get a DEXA—no doctor’s order is needed. Simply search online to find a location near you.
Recommended Locations
- Utah Residents: DexaBody in Salt Lake City — $75/scan
- Utah Residents (Northern): Health Insight in Layton — $79/scan
- Washington Residents: Fitnescity in Spokane — $175/scan
Discount Codes (Washington Only)
Use these codes when booking through Fitnescity in Spokane:
- MTNHLTH25 — $25 off any single test
- MTNHLTH40 — $40 off any package (2+ tests)