GLP-1 medications can be an incredibly effective tool for weight management, but the number on the scales only tells you how much weight you have lost — not what you have lost. This is where a DEXA body composition scan can be valuable. When losing weight, we want to see a reduction in body fat, while maintaining as much lean tissue as possible. DEXA allows us to look beyond total body weight and measure changes in fat mass, lean mass and visceral fat. Why does this matter wi

If you're booking a Body Composition DEXA Scan, you might be wondering how much time to allow. The good news is that the scan itself takes just 3 minutes.

A DEXA scan is one of the most accurate tools available for measuring body composition. However, the accuracy of your results depends heavily on how consistently you prepare for each scan.

Calcium is essential for muscle contraction, acting as the signal that allows muscle fibres to contract and generate force. However, muscle contraction is usually one of the last functions to be affected by inadequate dietary calcium intake.

Online calculators provide estimates. Personalised nutrition starts with your individual body composition.

For the most accurate body composition results, we recommend arriving for your DEXA scan after an overnight fast—and that includes avoiding coffee, tea, pre-workout, energy drinks, and other beverages.

Exercise can cause temporary changes which can influence your DEXA scan results—this guide explains why.

From checking in to reviewing your results, here's everything you need to know before your first DEXA scan.

One of the most common questions we get about DEXA scans is whether you need a referral—and the answer depends on the type of scan you’re having. This is where a lot of confusion comes in. Some scans are considered medical investigations and do require a doctor’s referral, while others can be booked directly with no referral needed. Understanding the difference between these two types of scans is key to making sure you’re booking the right one for your goals. Do You Need a Re

For women over 40, a DEXA scan is one of the most valuable tools for understanding long-term bone health.

If you’ve been told you need a “DEXA scan,” you may be surprised to learn there are actually two different types of scans people commonly refer to under the same name.

Why Each Machine is Unique Have you heard about DEXA scans? They are a high-tech way to measure your body fat, muscle, and bones. But there's a catch: even though these machines are super accurate, each one is a bit different. This means that you can't always compare results from one machine to another. Let's dive into why this is and what it means for you. Super Accurate Body Measurements: DEXA machines are really good at measuring your body composition. They can tell the di

DEXA body composition scans can be particularly valuable for everyday people who are not necessarily athletes, bodybuilders, or individuals with specific medical conditions. Here's a focus on why DEXA might be appropriate for the general population: Baseline Measurements: Knowing your starting point is essential for any health or fitness journey. A Dexa scan can provide an accurate baseline measurement of fat and muscle, allowing individuals to track progress over time. Motiv

Assessing the symmetry of lean mass is an important reason some individuals opt for a DEXA scan. Assessing Lean Mass Symmetry:...

Using DEXA for assessing body composition in bariatric clients has the added benefit of shifting the focus away from solely using scale weight as the primary metric of health and post-surgical progress. Here's how: Comprehensive Understanding of Composition: Scale weight simply provides a total body weight without any distinction between muscle, fat, bone, and other tissues. DEXA divides this weight into distinct components, helping patients and clinicians understand the qual

Jacinta King - talks about why we allow 30 mins for your first scan. When you come in for your initial DEXA scan, it's a thirty minute...

Busting the myth that DEXA scans are only for sporty, fit people and talks about measuring visceral fat. There is a perception that DEXA...

Not all body composition tests are created equal. Learn how DEXA compares with InBody scans, skinfolds, and scales—and why accuracy matters.

I had a client recently who was brave enough to let me record a Facebook live of her scan! Check out the video above or via the link...

We cover bone health in our consultations even though we know most of our clients want to skip over it to look at their body fat losses...