Using a DEXA Scan to Set Better Fitness Goals (And Actually Hit Them)

You’ve set fitness goals before—lose weight, gain muscle, get lean. But without the right data, you’re flying blind. The truth is, most people rely on the scale, the mirror, or generic apps to guide their progress—and then wonder why they stall or get frustrated.

If you want to stop guessing and start progressing, the first step is getting a DEXA scan. This powerful, 6-minute body composition test reveals exactly what your body is made of—so you can set smarter goals and hit them faster.

Here’s how a DEXA scan helps you build goals that are actually achievable—and totally personalized.

Why Most Fitness Goals Fail

Many people set goals like:

• “I want to lose 10 pounds.”
• “I want to tone up.”
• “I want to gain size.”

But those goals don’t tell you:

• Where the weight is coming from (fat vs. muscle)
• If you’re losing muscle instead of fat
• If you’re at risk due to hidden visceral fat or low bone density

That’s where a DEXA scan changes everything.

What a DEXA Scan Measures

In just 6 minutes, a DEXA scan gives you:

• Total body fat percentage
• Lean muscle mass (by region: arms, legs, trunk)
• Visceral fat (around your organs, linked to disease)
• Bone mineral density
• Muscle symmetry and balance

This level of detail helps you set goals with clarity, not guesswork.

How to Set Smarter Fitness Goals with DEXA Data

1. Use Your Fat % to Set Target Body Composition

• Current body fat: 28%
• Goal body fat: 20%
• DEXA tells you exactly how many pounds of fat to lose while preserving muscle.

2. Use Lean Mass Data to Set Muscle Gain Goals

• Want bigger arms, stronger legs, or more glutes?
• DEXA shows how much lean mass you have now and where it’s changing.

3. Set Health Goals Around Visceral Fat

• Even if you’re not overweight, visceral fat may be high.
• DEXA gives you your visceral fat in grams—and you can track its reduction every 8–12 weeks.

4. Use Bone Density to Guide Training Type

• If your scan reveals low bone density, incorporate more impact and resistance training.
• This reduces long-term fracture risk and improves athletic longevity.

Tracking Progress with DEXA Scans

Scan every 4-8 weeks to:

• Adjust your training or nutrition based on real data
• Spot early warning signs of muscle loss or plateaus
• Stay motivated with measurable progress

DEXA vs. Other Tracking Tools

📍 Book Your DEXA Scan in San Francisco at KALOS Today

If you're ready to set goals that actually lead to visible, lasting results, start with real data. At KALOS, we offer fast, accurate DEXA scans in San Francisco so you can track fat, muscle, and health with confidence—and crush your goals with precision.

Schedule your scan today at KALOS—your journey to data-driven fitness starts now.

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