Body DEXA Fit provide qualified DEXA scan operators for the scan service who safely operate the technology and expertly interpret the results. The operators possess qualifications as a Radiographer, who are University trained, licensed with Department of Health and the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia, as well as accredited with Australian Institute of Radiography. [...]
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Your body composition can change quite rapidly. So we recommend having a scan every 2-3 months. Especially for those actively trying to lose fat or gain lean muscle mass.
RMR is the amount of calories your body burns to maintain vital functions. This includes breathing, pumping blood, maintaining muscle as well as nervous system at resting conditions. This can be helpful to identify a daily calorie limit to induce weight loss. The human body doesn’t require energy to store fat, however it does for [...]
First of all, if you are trying to lose weight and want to monitor body fat loss and muscle mass growth precisely; DEXA is an accurate measure of weight management and fitness programs. Furthermore, if you are proactive in your health and want to reduce the risks of heart disease, type II diabetes, high blood [...]
The Alternatives There are various methods for calculating body composition values. None of these alternatives are as accurate or reliable as a DEXA Scan, which actually measures your body composition with precision. Height - Weight Tables: This method was originally developed to establish recommended weight ranges based on mortality among large populations. The studies do [...]
DEXA body composition assessment reports provide fat mass, muscle mass and bone mineral content for the whole body, as well as waist and hip region, arms legs and trunk. Absolutely no other body composition method can provide these regional values for body fat distribution. Other body composition methods commonly used in Gyms are Skinfolds (calipers) [...]
DEXA is one of the most accurate clinical determinations of body composition and fat free mass. Its results have been validated through repeated scientific study and it is against which other clinical and field method results are evaluated. Quite simply, it is the benchmark for accuracy that other techniques attempt to attain.
Weight alone cannot accurately determine a person’s body fat percentage as well as the resulting health risks. New evidence indicates that fat loss, not weight loss can extend lifespan.
Growing research has demonstrated strong links between Body Composition and potential health risks such as: heart disease type II diabetes high blood pressure also known as hypertension stroke certain types of cancer By knowing your body fat percentage, you can take measures to improve your health and performance and hence, reduce your risk for various [...]