DEXA Body Composition Scan

A 10-minute DEXA scan measuring body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, bone mineral density, visceral fat, and resting metabolic rate with clinical-grade accuracy. Results are delivered instantly through an online dashboard that tracks changes over time.

The BodySpec DEXA Body Composition Scan uses dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to provide the most accurate available measurement of body composition outside of a research laboratory. The entire process takes approximately 10 minutes from arrival to results. During the scan, clients lie fully clothed on a padded table while the DEXA arm passes over the body. The scanner emits two low-energy X-ray beams at different frequencies, which are absorbed differently by bone, lean tissue, and fat tissue. This differential absorption allows the system to calculate precise measurements for each tissue type across every region of the body. The scan report includes total body fat percentage, regional fat distribution (arms, legs, trunk, android, gynoid), lean muscle mass by region, bone mineral density, visceral adipose tissue measurement, and estimated resting metabolic rate. Regional breakdown is particularly valuable because it reveals asymmetries between left and right sides and identifies where fat is being stored — visceral fat around organs carries significantly higher health risk than subcutaneous fat under the skin. Results appear instantly on the BodySpec online dashboard. Returning clients see their measurements overlaid against previous scans, making it straightforward to quantify the impact of training changes, dietary interventions, or medical treatments. The dashboard visualises trends in each measurement over time and highlights statistically significant changes. Radiation exposure from a single DEXA scan is extremely low — approximately 0.4 microsieverts, which is less than the background radiation received during a short domestic flight. This makes DEXA suitable for regular tracking scans without meaningful cumulative exposure concerns. BodySpec scans are popular with athletes tracking training adaptations, individuals managing weight loss who want objective data beyond scale weight, clinical patients monitoring bone density, and health-conscious professionals who value precise measurement over estimation. At US$39, the scan is significantly more affordable than hospital-based DEXA, which typically costs US$200 to US$300.