DexaScan - What should I know?

Hornsby

So I found a place that does Dexascans locally for 129.00. Just wanted to know if that price sounds reasonable and if there is anything I should know or do prior to going in? Anything specific I should ask for?

Give me the low down, oh experienced ones!

AllanMisner

I get a Dexa done from time to time as part of a program I’m on (I’m cutting now, so I’ll be doing one a quarter). I can’t opine on the price since mine is included. I usually wear gym shorts and a t-shirt. You lay down on a table and remain still for 10 minutes. It isn’t comfortable enough for me to fall asleep, but I do meditate.

Beyond the body fat percentage, they should be able to show you the distribution of fat, but generally, you already know that. They can also tell you the density of your bones and how much water weight you have (if you’re a bodybuilder, you can get an idea of how much water you can safely flush before a contest).

Hornsby

AllanMisner wrote: »

I get a Dexa done from time to time as part of a program I’m on (I’m cutting now, so I’ll be doing one a quarter). I can’t opine on the price since mine is included. I usually wear gym shorts and a t-shirt. You lay down on a table and remain still for 10 minutes. It isn’t comfortable enough for me to fall asleep, but I do meditate.

Beyond the body fat percentage, they should be able to show you the distribution of fat, but generally, you already know that. They can also tell you the density of your bones and how much water weight you have (if you’re a bodybuilder, you can get an idea of how much water you can safely flush before a contest).

Thanks Allan. You are always a beacon of knowledge.

I just didn't know if there were different types or whatever. Completely new to me.

AllanMisner

Hornsby wrote: »

AllanMisner wrote: »

I get a Dexa done from time to time as part of a program I’m on (I’m cutting now, so I’ll be doing one a quarter). I can’t opine on the price since mine is included. I usually wear gym shorts and a t-shirt. You lay down on a table and remain still for 10 minutes. It isn’t comfortable enough for me to fall asleep, but I do meditate.

Beyond the body fat percentage, they should be able to show you the distribution of fat, but generally, you already know that. They can also tell you the density of your bones and how much water weight you have (if you’re a bodybuilder, you can get an idea of how much water you can safely flush before a contest).

Thanks Allan. You are always a beacon of knowledge.

I just didn't know if there were different types or whatever. Completely new to me.

There may be different types/brands of machines, but the one I’m familiar with is just a table with an arm that slowly tracks over you over about ten minutes. Made me think about Calculus the first time I did it (the volume under the curve was much bigger than it is today). Enjoy!