See Your True Body Composition
Get precise, medical-grade insight into your body composition—including body fat, visceral fat, lean mass, and bone density—in a single DEXA Scan. You’ll walk away with immediate, personalized results that show where you stand and help you identify what to focus on next.
DEXA SCAN IN MANKATO
Reach Your Health Goals with Precision
See what’s really happening inside your body with detailed DEXA data. Whether your goal is better performance, weight loss, or overall wellness, understanding your body composition gives you a clearer path forward. Leave with personalized results and a clearer understanding of what your numbers mean.
DEXA Body Scan
Know Your Body. Track What Matters.
A DEXA Scan gives you a precise, medical-grade look at your body composition and bone health. Establish your baseline, uncover meaningful changes, and track your progress over time with data you can actually use.
Your DEXA Scan Measures:
Body Fat & Visceral Fat — See your overall body fat and the deeper abdominal fat associated with metabolic health.
Lean Mass & Muscle Balance — Track lean mass and compare balance between different areas of your body.
Bone Mineral Density — Gain valuable insight into your bone health and how it may change over time.
Why Tracking Matters
Your weight alone can't tell you whether you're losing fat, maintaining lean mass, or experiencing changes in bone density. DEXA gives you a much clearer picture of what's happening inside your body.
With repeat scans, you can:
Track bone health and recognize meaningful changes over time
Preserve lean mass as you age, lose weight, or change your training
Measure fat-loss progress beyond the number on the scale
Monitor visceral fat as an important marker of metabolic health
At DexaFit Mankato, we believe knowledge creates opportunity for action. Your DEXA results give you objective data to make more informed decisions about your health, fitness, and longevity.
Taking a GLP-1?
Track Fat Loss. Protect Lean Mass.
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound can support significant weight loss—but the scale can't tell you what you're actually losing.
A DEXA Scan gives you precise, medical-grade body composition data to help you understand and track how your body is changing throughout your weight-loss journey.
See Beyond the Scale
Your DEXA Scan measures:
Body Fat & Visceral Fat — Track how much body fat you're losing and changes in visceral fat around your abdominal organs.
Lean Mass & Body Balance — Monitor lean mass and compare distribution throughout your body.
Bone Mineral Density — Gain valuable insight into your bone health and track changes over time.
Why Lean Mass Matters
During weight loss, the goal isn't simply to lose weight—it's to lose body fat while preserving as much lean mass as possible.
Tracking your body composition helps you and your healthcare provider see whether your weight-loss plan is moving you in the right direction and provides objective data that can help inform decisions about nutrition, protein intake, exercise, and strength training.
Your Weight Tells You How Much. DEXA Shows You What.
Repeat DEXA scans allow you to compare your results over time and see changes the scale alone can't reveal.
Lose weight with better information. Track what you're losing. Protect what matters.
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The DexaFit Difference
Your DEXA Data—Made Easier to Understand.
A DEXA Scan gives you powerful medical-grade data. DexaFit takes it a step further with AI-enhanced reporting that turns your results into a clear, personalized view of your body composition—so you can better understand your numbers, track changes, and know what deserves your attention.
Standard DEXA Reports
Accurate data—but not always easy to interpret.
Traditional DEXA reports provide valuable measurements and charts, but understanding what all those numbers mean can be challenging without additional explanation.
The DexaFit Experience
Your results, personalized and easy to follow.
DexaFit combines your DEXA measurements with AI-enhanced reporting to give you a more user-friendly view of your results.
You'll be able to:
Understand your results with clear explanations of your key measurements
See what matters across body fat, visceral fat, lean mass, and bone health
Track your progress and compare changes over time
Access your data through the DexaFit app and digital dashboard
Instead of simply receiving numbers on a report, you leave with a clearer understanding of your body and meaningful data you can use to guide your health and fitness goals.
A Highly Accurate Look at Your Body Composition
DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is a highly accurate, medical-grade technology for measuring body composition and bone mineral density. Unlike weight, BMI, or consumer body composition devices, DEXA provides detailed measurements of body fat, visceral fat, lean mass, and bone density—including where fat and lean mass are distributed throughout your body.
Body Metrics That Matter
Visceral Fat: Measure the deeper abdominal fat surrounding your organs—an important marker associated with metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Lean Mass: See how lean mass is distributed throughout your body and track changes over time.
Regional Analysis: Compare fat and lean mass across your arms, legs, and trunk to better understand body composition and balance.
Bone Mineral Density: Gain valuable insight into your bone health and track changes in bone density over time.
Healthy Aging Insights: Monitor changes in fat, visceral fat, lean mass, and bone density—important measurements for maintaining strength, mobility, and long-term health.
Know Your Numbers. Track Your Progress.
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How DexaFit DEXA body scan works
Book Your Appointment
Use our online booking system or call us to schedule your DEXA Scan at a time that suits you.
Effortless 6-Minute Scan
Relax on an open-air table while the DEXA scan captures every detail of your body composition.
Get Instant Results
No delays, no downtime - just insights and our expertise at your fingertips, ready to explore and leverage.
Expert Guidance
Gain clarity, not just data. Our review of your results empowers you to act on new insights.
DEXA scan pricing
Get the gold standard DEXA Scan for $150 or explore our discounted multi-service bundled options.
FAQs
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Think of your DexaFit scan as the DEXA scan reimagined. It's like comparing a smart, AI-powered phone to a classic flip phone.
Our AI-enhanced DEXA technology not only measures standard metrics like body fat, lean mass, and bone density; it goes beyond the basics to discover key indicators like your biological age and potential risks for major health concerns, including heart disease and diabetes. This isn't just a scan—it's the key to mastering your body composition with precision.
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Dive into a comprehensive analysis of your body with our DexaFit scan. Beyond measuring fat and muscle, it offers a detailed view of your musculoskeletal health, including bone density and muscle mass. You'll uncover insights into visceral fat levels and receive an evaluation of potential disease risks, such as heart disease and diabetes.
Your DexaFit scan also provides a comparative analysis against peer averages, setting personalized targets for optimal health. Plus, visualize your results with a color-coded heat map of your body, making it easier to understand and track your progress. This isn't just a scan; it's a roadmap to your healthiest self.
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On the day of your DexaFit scan, here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure everything goes smoothly:
Pre-Scan Preparations: Limit physical activity (no exercise, please!) and stay hydrated. Fast for at least two hours prior to your scan.
Dress Appropriately: Wear workout clothes without metal. Small buttons or zippers are fine. Don’t forget your socks!
Metal and Jewelry: You’ll be asked to empty your pockets and remove metal items like watches, belts, glasses, and jewelry.
During the Scan: Relax on an open-air DEXA scan table. The process is quick and uses minimal radiation, equivalent to about four bananas worth of exposure, or a few hours of natural background radiation.
Contrast Agents: Avoid gastrointestinal contrast, barium, or other contrast mediums, and radionuclides within 48 hours of your appointment.
The DexaFit scan is a straightforward, non-invasive procedure designed for your comfort and convenience, providing valuable insights into your body composition.
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Regular DexaFit scans are crucial for actively monitoring your health progress. For most users, a scan every 3-6 months hits the sweet spot for tracking changes and measuring effectiveness. Prolonged periods without feedback might lead to following a less effective health strategy.
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The DexaFit Body Scan leverages the precision of DEXA technology, long regarded as the gold standard in body composition analysis, and enhances it with AI for unparalleled accuracy and insights:
Trusted Foundation in DEXA: Recognized for its precision in research and medical fields, DEXA technology forms the core of DexaFit scans. This proven method is renowned for its accuracy in measuring body composition.
AI-Enhanced Analysis: DexaFit takes DEXA's reliability further with AI integration, offering not just detailed measurements but also personalized insights and health recommendations based on your unique data.
Comprehensive Three-Compartment Model: Unlike two-compartment methods such as Hydrostatic Weighing or Bod Pod, DexaFit scans measure lean mass, fat mass, and bone mass, providing a more thorough analysis of body composition.
Precision in Fat and Lean Mass Distribution: While other methods like BIA claim regional analysis, DexaFit provides a more precise and accurate distribution assessment, crucial for targeted health strategies.
Beyond Conventional Limitations: Common methods like BIA, found in home scales and handheld devices, are often influenced by variables like hydration, leading to inaccuracies. Hydrostatic Weighing and Bod Pod are constrained by environmental factors and assumptions, affecting their precision.
Direct Measurement Advantage: DexaFit's DEXA-based scans directly measure body composition, eliminating the assumptions and potential errors inherent in calculated methods. This direct approach significantly enhances accuracy and consistency.
Wider Health Insights: DexaFit scans go beyond basic body composition to offer insights into health risks such as osteoporosis and sarcopenia, providing a more complete view of your overall health.
In summary, DexaFit Body Scans, built upon the trusted and accurate DEXA technology and augmented with AI, offer a level of precision, detail, and comprehensive analysis unmatched by other body composition methods.
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The DexaFit scan is a versatile tool designed for a wide spectrum of individuals seeking detailed insights into their body composition and health. Its diverse use cases make it an essential tool for many:
Weight Loss Enthusiasts: For those on a weight loss journey, DexaFit provides precise data on fat distribution and body composition changes, enabling tailored strategies for effective weight loss.
Fitness Aficionados and Athletes: Whether you're a gym-goer looking to track muscle gains or an elite athlete seeking peak performance, DexaFit offers the detailed analysis needed to fine-tune your training and nutrition.
Elite Sports: Used extensively by professional sports teams to not only enhance athlete performance but also for rehabilitation and injury prevention. Regular DexaFit scans help in fine-tuning training programs and maintaining optimal physical condition.
Health-Conscious Individuals: For anyone invested in preventative health, DexaFit scans can reveal potential risks like visceral fat accumulation, aiding in the prevention of diseases like diabetes and heart conditions.
Anti-Aging and Longevity Seekers: Crucial for those focused on aging well. DexaFit scans assess key factors like bone density, lean mass, and visceral fat. These metrics are correlated with aging, and our AI insights boil them down into a simple, comprehensive metric: your biological age and longevity score. This helps in tailoring strategies for longevity and a healthier, longer life.
Endorsements from Health Experts: Renowned figures like Dr. Peter Attia, author of the bestseller Outlive, endorse DEXA for its precision and comprehensive analysis. Similarly, influencers like Tim Ferriss recognize its value in personal health optimization.
Personal Health Tracking: Beyond athletes and fitness enthusiasts, DexaFit is for anyone interested in personal health metrics. It's a tool for those who believe in the power of data to inform lifestyle choices and health decisions.
In essence, the DexaFit scan is for anyone who values detailed, accurate health and fitness data. Whether you're starting a health journey, an athlete aiming for peak performance, or simply focused on aging well, DexaFit provides the insights necessary to guide your path.
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Insurance coverage for DEXA scans can vary depending on the purpose and your personal medical situation. Here are some key points to consider:
Bone Density Scans: If your scan is ordered by your physician and used specifically for bone density assessment, it may be covered by insurance, especially if you meet certain age and medical criteria.
Body Composition Scans: Currently, body composition scans are generally not covered by standard health insurance and are considered cash pay. However, many users have successfully received reimbursement from their insurance carriers after submitting their DexaFit results.
Potential Insurance Benefits: Some users have even reported obtaining reduced life insurance premiums by sharing their positive DexaFit results, showcasing improved health and lower risk factors.
HSA/FSA Eligibility: While we continue to work towards broader insurance coverage, DexaFit scans are eligible for payment through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), making them more accessible.
It's always a good idea to check with your insurance provider to understand your specific coverage options and any potential benefits of submitting your DexaFit results.