What a DEXA Scan Can Reveal About Your Body and Wellness Goals
If you’re serious about understanding your health, hitting your fitness goals, or preventing long-term disease, a DEXA scan is one of the most valuable tools you can invest in. At Health Launch, centrally located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, we use DEXA scans to give our clients clear, science-based insights into their body composition, bone density, and overall health—data that can’t be captured with a scale or BMI calculator alone.
Whether you’re coming from Milwaukee, Chicagoland, or right here in Kenosha, here’s what you need to know about why a DEXA scan matters.
What Is a DEXA Scan?
A DEXA scan (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is a non-invasive, low-radiation imaging test that measures:
- Body fat percentage and distribution
- Lean muscle mass
- Visceral fat (fat around your organs)
- Bone mineral density
Unlike basic fitness assessments or at-home scales, a DEXA scan provides clinical-grade accuracy that helps you track real changes—not just weight fluctuations.
Top Reasons You Need a DEXA Scan
1. Get a True Picture of Your Body Composition
Most people think they need to lose “weight,” when what they really need to track is fat vs. muscle mass. A DEXA scan tells you exactly how much of your body is fat, muscle, or bone—and where it’s located.
2. Track Progress That Actually Matters
If you’re working out, building strength, or changing your nutrition, the scale may not budge—because you’re gaining muscle while losing fat. A DEXA scan shows this hidden progress and helps you or your coach make data-driven decisions.
3. Monitor Bone Health and Prevent Osteoporosis
A DEXA scan is the gold standard for measuring bone density. It’s especially important for:
- Women over 40
- Men and women with a family history of osteoporosis
- Anyone who has experienced a fracture from a minor fall
- Athletes or individuals with restrictive diets
4. Identify Dangerous Visceral Fat
Visceral fat surrounds your internal organs and has been linked to heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. You can’t see or feel it—but a DEXA scan can detect it and help you take action before it affects your health.
5. Personalize Your Fitness and Nutrition Plan
The data from a DEXA scan lets fitness professionals, nutritionists, and medical providers tailor plans specifically to your current body status, rather than relying on generalized estimates or BMI alone.
Who Should Get a DEXA Scan?
A DEXA scan is valuable for:
- Fitness-focused individuals looking to measure lean mass and body fat
- Middle-aged adults monitoring bone health and metabolic health
- Athletes optimizing performance and recovery
- Weight loss clients tracking fat loss vs. muscle loss
- Postmenopausal women or men over 50
- People on long-term medications that may affect bone density (like steroids)
How Often Should You Get a DEXA Scan?
At Health Launch, we recommend the following general guidelines:
- Annually for baseline and long-term health monitoring
- Every 3–6 months if you’re in an active fitness or weight-loss program
- Every 1–2 years for bone health monitoring after age 50 or with risk factors
We’ll help you build a plan that aligns with your goals and offers clear, measurable outcomes.
DEXA Scans at Health Launch in Kenosha, WI
Our DEXA scans are part of the Health Launch three-tier system: foundational health habits, functional improvement, and peak performance. Whether you’re looking to optimize performance, track fat loss, or protect long-term bone health, a DEXA scan gives you the data to move forward with clarity and confidence.
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