Deca scan vs inbody scan

[shaneo75]

A DEXA scan is generally more accurate than an InBody scan for measuring body composition. However, InBody scans are faster and more affordable.
DEXA scan
A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to measure bone density, muscle mass, and fat mass
Considered the gold standard for body composition ****ysis
Can detect changes in body composition as small as 200–300 grams
Can help evaluate rehabilitation progress, determine osteoporosis risk, and monitor diet and body composition changes
InBody scan
A bioelectrical impedance (BIA) scale that uses an electrical current to estimate body composition
A quicker and more affordable option than a DEXA scan
Can be affected by various factors that can impact the accuracy of the results
Can provide valuable information for tracking body composition
When choosing between a DEXA scan and an InBody scan, you can consider your goals, budget, and the level of accuracy required.

 

[SpoonT]

I've done a couple of Evolt scans, just another bio impedance one like in body. And as much as it's probably not highly accurate it's good for tracking numbers that aren't just weight.
I have a bio impedance scale and home too but the bio impedance stuff on it is shit and incredibly inaccurate, like a whole 10% bf inaccurate. Dont waste your money on a home one. Just find a gym with the expensive one.

 

[shaneo75]

I've done a couple of Evolt scans, just another bio impedance one like in body. And as much as it's probably not highly accurate it's good for tracking numbers that aren't just weight.
I have a bio impedance scale and home too but the bio impedance stuff on it is shit and incredibly inaccurate, like a whole 10% bf inaccurate. Dont waste your money on a home one. Just find a gym with the expensive one.

I have only done inbody scans, I am waiting for the dexa to come to tassie

 

[SpoonT]

I have only done inbody scans, I am waiting for the dexa to come to tassie

I would definitely be tempted to do a dexa scan. Guess I'm waiting on the same, thought I was the only one from Tassie on here.

 

[ChasetheCase]

I did a couple of the BIA scans when they came to my gym as a trial, absolutely useless in comparison to a DXA. Sure if you don't have access/affordability to a DXA they are better than scales, assuming you're able to test at the same time, with same hydration, intestinal levels etc.

@shaneo75 I-Med have DXA in Tasmania.

 

[shaneo75]

I did a couple of the BIA scans when they came to my gym as a trial, absolutely useless in comparison to a DXA. Sure if you don't have access/affordability to a DXA they are better than scales, assuming you're able to test at the same time, with same hydration, intestinal levels etc.

@shaneo75 I-Med have DXA in Tasmania.

I will have a look at Imed as I work with them

 

[sillychilli]

I did a couple of the BIA scans when they came to my gym as a trial, absolutely useless in comparison to a DXA. Sure if you don't have access/affordability to a DXA they are better than scales, assuming you're able to test at the same time, with same hydration, intestinal levels etc.

@shaneo75 I-Med have DXA in Tasmania.

Curious, what's the difference in numbers?

 

[shaneo75]

That's a really good point, I will have to do it now and ha e a look

 

[ChasetheCase]

Curious, what's the difference in numbers?

I don't remember now, but there was significant difference between the scans of my bodyfat which were totally unrealistic. This is what caused me to pay for a DXA at the beginning to baseline this recent journey.

 

[trespassing_minds]

I dont know about evolt scans but I know the day i went dor my dexa scan my samsung watch gave me a BF% of 18% and my dexa scan came back at 13.8%

It's a decent different when you are trying to calculate getting lean

 

[DC309]

I've done a couple of Evolt scans, just another bio impedance one like in body. And as much as it's probably not highly accurate it's good for tracking numbers that aren't just weight.
I have a bio impedance scale and home too but the bio impedance stuff on it is shit and incredibly inaccurate, like a whole 10% bf inaccurate. Dont waste your money on a home one. Just find a gym with the expensive one.

I've done inbody and evolt, and out of them both I think the inbody is more accurate.