Body compositionT-score / kg
DEXA (muscle, fat, bone)
Optimal
T-score > –1; ASMI men > 7.0, women > 5.5 kg/m²; visceral fat < 1 kg
Why
One scan for the three “structural” ageing markers: bone density, appendicular muscle mass (sarcopenia) and visceral fat.
How often
Every 2–3 years after 50; women after menopause.
What moves it
Loaded strength training, protein, D3+K2, jumping (bone), calorie deficit (visceral fat).
Last reviewed: 6 September 2026
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