DEXA scan London vs Other Body Composition Tests: The Executive’s Guide
- Rick Miller
- Sep 15, 2023
- 1 min read
DEXA scan = serious about body composition
If you’re serious about tracking body composition, not all tests are equal. Calipers, bioimpedance, BodPod — they’re useful, but for executives who want accuracy, DEXA is the benchmark.
Skinfold Calipers & Bioimpedance (InBody)
Cheap, quick.
Huge accuracy issues (hydration, technician skill).
Better for tracking broad trends, not precision.
BodPod & Hydrostatic Weighing
Good for research settings.
Less practical for busy execs.
Limited availability in London.
DEXA Scan London Advantages
Gold standard for fat, muscle, bone.
Shows visceral fat (the dangerous kind).
Tracks small changes over time.
Case Example
A 49-year-old exec was using bioimpedance and thought his body fat was 16%. DEXA revealed it was actually 24% with high visceral fat. Interventions reduced risk and improved energy.
Practical Steps
How to best use a DEXA scan London:
Book a baseline DEXA → repeat 6 months to annually.
Pair with RMR for full metabolic profiling.
Use results to tailor nutrition + training.
FAQs
Is DEXA safe? Yes, very low radiation exposure but we screen every man individually for his specific needs
How often? Once per year for most but more if in transformation phase.
Why executives? Precision data = better decisions.
Closing Thought
If you wouldn’t make business decisions on rough estimates, why do it with your health? DEXA is the data execs need.
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