The Surprising Role Fat Plays in Muscle and Bone Health

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April 9, 2026 Fat, Muscle, and Bone Are a Unified System Bones are not solid — they contain living marrow and fat plays a complex role there. Bone is home to marrow adipose tissue, which is a sub-component of fat mass. When you have too much fat in your bone marrow it can actively drive […]

A Smarter Return to Play: The Role of DEXA Scans in Injury Recovery

physical therapist assisting athlete injury recovery

The Pressure to Return Athletes are often sidelined with play ending injuries during the season. The question- Are athletes ready to return when cleared to play? Could those who are tasked with making the decision to clear a player for return to play benefit from more data driven insight? Unfortunately, clearance doesn’t always equal full […]

HUME Body Pod vs DEXA Scan

Two fitness women looking at results of HUME Body Pod test

At Nomad Fit Lab, accuracy is the foundation of everything we do. That’s why we recently put one of the most talked-about at-home body composition tools—the HUME Body Pod—to the test and compared it directly against our gold-standard DEXA scan. The results weren’t just different. They were dramatically different. Real-World Test: HUME Body Pod vs […]

Accountability Helps. Partner Up and Get 2 DEXA Scans for $99

A man and woman high-fiving in a gym after getting 2 DEXA scans for $99 from Nomad Fit Lab

Did you know you’re 65% more likely to achieve a goal when you have an accountability partner? Even more powerful: your odds of success jump to 95% when you commit to ongoing check-ins with that partner. These statistics are from an actual study conducted by the Association for Talent Development. And it really highlights the […]

A Day in the Nomad Life: The Phoenix Marathon Expo

Runners participating in the Phoenix Marathon Expo

In my few months as a desert dweller I have quickly realized Arizona is such a land of opportunity for a traveling DEXA scan company. My mind is constantly thinking of new areas to go and demographics to serve. My husband is a rookie marathoner and triathlete, completing his 1st full marathon & half Iron […]

A Day in the Nomad Life: The Phoenix Regional Police Academy

Nomad Fit Lab DEXA Scan van parked in front of Phoenix Regional Police Academy with sign in front reading "Integrity"

It was an early start, but the backdrop of an Arizona sunrise really set the tone for the day ahead. Being a fairly new desert dweller, this was my first collaborative encounter with our friends at the Phoenix Police Department. As I rolled up to their gates, nestled right at the base of South Mountain […]

“How a DEXA Scan Changed the Course of My Weight-Loss Journey”

Before and after image of Ted, a Nomad Fit Lab DEXA Scan customer

At Nomad Fit Lab, we often talk about how powerful data can be. But every so often, a member’s story reminds us just how life-changing the right information can be. Recently, Ted shared an experience that perfectly captures why DEXA scans matter so much — especially for anyone on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic or […]

Black Friday Sale: DEXA Scans for $19.95

Black Friday Sale DEXA Scans for $19.95

This Black Friday, skip the gadgets and invest in something that truly lasts — your health. Nomad Fit Lab is offering two incredible ways to save big on DEXA scans, so you can choose the deal that works best for your goals, your budget, or your training partner. Black Friday Deal #1 – Annual Plan: […]

Why Athletes Trust DEXA Scans

Mt Baker ski patroller Eliza standing in front of Nomad Fit Lab DEXA Scan van

Ski, snowboard, and sledding season is soon upon us and now is the time to start getting our bodies ready and tightening up those training plans. Strength, balance, and endurance are key once the snow hits, and smart athletes need to have an understanding of their body with precision instead of guessing. Eliza, a ski […]

DEXA Scans: The FDA-Approved Method for Measuring Visceral Fat

Two ladies high-fiving after an outdoor workout

If you haven’t heard, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just cleared a major step forward in the fight against visceral fat. The agency recently granted approval for a global Phase 3 study of CBL-514, a belly fat melting drug expected to be the first on the market for the non-surgical reduction of problematic […]