BodySpec's dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans assess a client's body fat, visceral fat, lean muscle mass and bone density in under 12 minutes, according to the Nov. 10 news release.(Courtesy BodySpec)
Texas-based company BodySpec is expanding Houstonians' access to clinical-grade body composition scanning.
Two-minute impact
BodySpec, which operates over 100 locations nationwide, opened its first brick-and-mortar storefront on Rice Boulevard Nov. 10, officials confirmed.
The company specializes in providing medical-grade dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, also known as DEXA, scans for body composition monitoring. These scans are designed to accurately measure one's body fat, visceral fat, lean muscle mass and bone density in under 12 minutes and for less than $60, according to a news release.
After a scan is completed, clients receive a "comprehensive virtual dashboard" and gain access to a conversational artificial intelligence agent that breaks down their results before sharing actionable tips for the next steps.
Dashboard results are intended to inform clients seeking to reach specific personal health goals, such as increasing muscle mass, reducing visceral fat or maintaining a healthy bone density, officials said.
Some context
While body mass index, or BMI, continues to be utilized as a metric for estimating a person's body fat based on their height, BodySpec officials said that some health experts have begun looking at other ways to distinguish between fat and crucial lean muscle.
“As GLP-1 medications revolutionize weight loss, the conversation must shift from simply shedding pounds to preserving healthy muscle mass and bone density,” Dr. Vivek Chander, BodySpec's lead clinical advisor and a 25-year emergency medicine physician, said via a news release. “The scale tells you how much you lost. A DEXA scan tells you what you lost. On a GLP-1, the goal is to lose fat while keeping muscle and bone, and you can’t manage what you can’t measure. By making these scans more accessible in Houston, we give Texans the precise data needed to proactively manage their long-term health.”
Zooming out
BodySpec, which operates over 100 locations nationwide, opened its first brick-and-mortar storefront on Rice Boulevard Nov. 10.Courtesy BodySpec
Beyond the new storefront, BodySpec operates two mobile scanning vans across Greater Houston that provide service in the Royal Oaks, Merchants Park and Oak Forest areas, as well as at Deanda Brothers Boxing Gym.
Interested clients can find more information about DEXA scans and book an appointment through the company's official website.
