Muscle: The Longevity Metric Most People Ignore

And why that needs to change—like, yesterday.

When you think about getting older, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

For most people, it’s wrinkles, weight gain, or maybe getting a little slower.

But the real story? It’s muscle.

That’s right—your muscle mass might be the most important thing you’re not tracking. And no, we’re not talking about bodybuilder vibes. This is about staying mobile, energetic, and independent for as long as possible.

Let’s break it down.

What Is Muscle Mass (and Why Should You Care)?

Muscle mass is the part of your body made up of lean tissue—the stuff that moves you, supports you, and literally keeps you upright.

As you age, you naturally lose muscle.
This is called sarcopenia, and it starts sneaking up as early as your 30s. If you don’t track and protect your muscle, you could lose up to 30% by your 70s.

That’s not just about strength.
It affects:

• How fast your metabolism runs

• How steady your balance is

• How easy it is to recover from stress, workouts, or injuries

• How long you can live on your own

More Muscle = More Life

Strong muscles = strong life. Simple as that.

Want to keep hiking, lifting grandkids, or traveling well into your 70s and 80s?
Want to avoid falls, frailty, or slow recovery from illness?

Then you need to build—and track—your muscle now.

Why the Scale Can’t Help You

You can lose fat AND lose muscle at the same time—and your scale won’t tell you the difference.
In fact, the scale might show weight loss as “good,” even if you’re losing the wrong kind of weight.

This is where DEXA comes in.

How DEXA Scans Help You Track Muscle (The Right Way)

Unlike your bathroom scale or smart watch, a DEXA scan shows you exactly:

• How much lean muscle you have

• Where your muscle is (arms, legs, core)

• How you compare to people your age and sex

• If you have any muscle imbalances that might lead to injury

It’s the gold standard for tracking body composition. And it only takes 10–15 minutes.

Real Talk: This Isn’t Just About Looking Good

Muscle is the most powerful anti-aging tool you’ve got.

The science is clear:
People with more lean muscle mass live longer, feel better, and bounce back faster.
And even better—it’s never too late to build it.

What You Can Do Today

Here’s how to start:

✅ Test Your Muscle Mass:
Get a DEXA scan to know your baseline. You can’t manage what you don’t measure.

✅ Lift Something:
You don’t need to hit PRs. Just use your muscles—bodyweight, resistance bands, or weights. Start where you are.

✅ Eat Enough Protein:
Your body needs building blocks to hold onto muscle—especially with age.

✅ Repeat and Retest:
Come back in 3–6 months to track progress. DexaFit AI makes it easy to see what’s working (and what’s not).

Bonus: Ask Us About Pathways to Peak™

Want more than just a scan?
Pathways to Peak™ is our 12-week game plan built from your test results. It matches your goals with your real data and gives you a step-by-step plan to get stronger, leaner, and sharper—fast.

It’s like GPS for your health. (Without the annoying voice.)

🎯 Ready to Know Where You Stand?

🔍 Book your DEXA scan today and get the truth about your muscle—and your future.

DEXA vs. Old-School Body Tests: Why the Right Tools Matter

Let’s be real—your body isn’t a math problem. So why do most health tests treat it like one?

You’ve probably heard of BMI, skin calipers, smart scales, or even the Bod Pod. They all try to guess what your body’s made of. But guessing is the key word here.

If you want real answers—about your fat, muscle, and bone strength—you need a better tool. That’s where DEXA scanscome in.

Let’s break it down, no science degree needed.

The Old-School Stuff (And Where It Fails)

Here’s a quick look at the tools most people still use—and why they might be holding you back:

🧮 BMI (Body Mass Index)

This one’s simple: it just divides your weight by your height.

Why it’s used: Fast, cheap, and easy.
Why it falls short: It can’t tell fat from muscle. So if you're fit or muscular, it might label you as “overweight.” Yikes.

✂️ Skinfold Calipers

Pinch your fat in a few spots and do some math.

Why people like it: Portable and cheap.
Why it’s a problem: Human error. Plus, it only measures fat under the skin—not the deep stuff that really matters.

⚡ Smart Scales & BIA Devices

These send a tiny electrical current through your body and try to guess what’s fat vs. muscle.

Why it sounds cool: It’s tech!
But: Your hydration, what you ate, or even where you place your feet can change the results. It's not reliable.

💦 Hydrostatic Weighing & Bod Pod

Water or air is used to guess your body fat.

Pretty accurate... in theory. But you have to undress, fast, and breathe just right. Not ideal for everyday life.

The Truth: These Methods Are Just... Estimates.

They can’t see what’s inside.
They can’t tell you where your fat is.
They definitely can’t track muscle or bone changes over time.

That’s where DEXA wins. Every time.

What Makes DEXA So Different?

DEXA stands for Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry. Yeah, it sounds fancy. But all you need to know is this:

🔍 It sees everything—fat, muscle, and bones.
📍 It shows where things are in your body (hello, belly fat).
📊 It tracks your changes with crazy-high accuracy.

Here’s what DEXA gives you that old-school tests can’t:

✅ Real Accuracy

Not an estimate. A direct readout of your fat, muscle, and bone.

✅ Visceral Fat Data

This is the dangerous fat around your organs. DEXA sees it. Calipers and smart scales can’t.

✅ Muscle Tracking

Want to know if you're building muscle or losing it? DEXA tells you what’s really going on.

✅ Bone Density

Yes, DEXA checks your bones too. That means you can watch out for things like osteoporosis.

⚠️ Quick PSA About “DEXA Vans”

Some places offer mobile DEXA scans in vans. Sounds convenient, right? But here’s the issue:

🛻 Vans move. DEXA machines need to stay perfectly still and level. If they’re not, the scans aren’t accurate—and that means your results can’t be trusted.

DexaFit uses certified, in-clinic machines that are locked in place. No movement. No wonky numbers. Just clean, reliable data.

Why DexaFit’s DEXA Is Next-Level

Okay, now here’s where we take things even further:

🧠 DexaFit AI tracks your progress, predicts trends, and gives you a “body score” you can actually understand.

📈 Want to build more muscle? We’ll show you how much you need to reach the top 25% of people your age.

🧍‍♂️ Trying to lose fat the smart way? We’ll map it out—no guesswork, no generic advice.

📲 And it’s all inside the app, right on your phone.

You Deserve Better Than Guesswork

You’re not a number on a scale. You’re not a “BMI.” You’re a complex, amazing human.

And you deserve to know what’s really going on inside your body.

🎯 Ready for real answers?

✅ Book your DexaFit DEXA scan today and get a full-body readout you can trust. Book your DexaFit here
✅ Want a total health strategy based on your numbers? Ask us about Pathways to Peak™—our 12-week guided program that builds your plan around you.

Because when you finally stop guessing, everything gets easier.