Clinical-grade Hologic DEXA scanning in Urmston, brought directly to The M41 Gym on Higher Road. Body fat percentage, visceral fat, lean mass and bone density measured to medical precision in 7 minutes, using the same technology used in NHS osteoporosis clinics. Full medical report within 48 hours, referral handled in-house by our NHS doctor.
From £120 per scan
Clinical-grade Hologic scanner · DEXA referral provided in-house · Full medical report within 48 hours
Booking DEXA on its own gives you the gold-standard view of your body composition, visceral fat and bone density. Adding RMR in the same session shows you exactly how many calories your body burns at rest, so you can pair body data with metabolic data and build nutrition or training decisions on both. Most clients combine the two; standalone DEXA is just as quick if body composition is all you need.
£210 · most popular
Pair your DEXA with a Resting Metabolic Rate test in the same session. Body composition plus your true daily calorie burn.
£120 · 7-min scan · 48-hr report
The standalone DEXA scan. Body composition, visceral fat and bone density in one short session.
Quick explainers covering how each test works, what it measures and who it's for.
The medical gold standard for body composition, visceral fat and bone density. Read the full DEXA guide →
Measure exactly how many calories your body burns at rest, the foundation of any nutrition plan. Read the full RMR guide →
The nearest fixed DEXA clinics are in Manchester city centre, which means travelling 30 to 40 minutes each way from Urmston for a 7-minute scan. If you live in Flixton, train in Davyhulme or work in Stretford, that is a real barrier. TELOMYX brings the same clinical-grade Hologic equipment directly to The M41 Gym on Higher Road, with Urmston station a five-minute walk away and street parking nearby.
The same scanner technology used in NHS osteoporosis screening and university research labs. Not a fat scale or a gym body-comp device. Available at The M41 Gym, Urmston (47a Higher Road, M41 9AP). The nearest fixed DEXA clinic is a 30-minute drive into Manchester city centre.
Within 48 hours of your scan, with age- and sex-matched reference ranges. Not a one-page printout you can't share with a clinician.
Our doctor issues your DEXA referral as part of booking. No GP appointment, no waitlist, no extra cost.
Clinically led from day one. No supplements, no transformations, no upsells. Just the data and what it means.
Recent reviews from clients who had a DEXA scan at our Urmston venue. Verified via Google Business Profile.
★★★★★
"Three months of lifting and I couldn't tell from the mirror or the scales whether I was actually making progress. The DEXA showed lean mass up in my legs and trunk but visceral fat creeping upward too. Completely changed how I structured the next training block and my approach to nutrition."
★★★★★
"My mum was diagnosed with osteoporosis last year so I wanted to know where my bone density stood. The scan was straightforward and the report was detailed enough to share with my GP directly. Saved months of waiting for an NHS referral and I got the data I needed quickly."
★★★★★
"I run the Manchester Half every year and always scan before and after my training block to check lean mass. High-volume running can strip muscle if you get the fuelling wrong and this gives me a real answer rather than guesswork. The process at The M41 Gym was quick and easy."
Six things every Urmston DEXA client gets, as standard.
Total body fat percentage, lean mass and fat mass in grams, broken down by region: arms, legs, trunk. Measured at The M41 Gym, Urmston (M41 9AP).
The dangerous fat around your organs that drives metabolic disease risk. Measured in grams, not estimated.
At the lumbar spine and hip, with T-scores and Z-scores. Same protocol used in NHS osteoporosis screening.
Emailed within 48 hours with age- and sex-matched reference ranges. Share it with your coach, GP or dietitian.
Alongside your report, a member of the TELOMYX team will give you specific recommendations based on your own biology and results, so you know what to do with your data, not just what the numbers say.
The scan itself takes 7 minutes. From walking into The M41 Gym to walking back out, you'll be done in around 30 minutes. More on DEXA →
Our DEXA scanner is mobile across Greater Manchester. Below is where you can currently book an Urmston DEXA slot. To see all tests and testing locations currently available in Urmston click here.
Tests available: DEXA scan · VO2 Max test · RMR test
These are just a handful of the most common reasons people in Urmston book a DEXA scan with us. For the full list, hit Goals in the top navigation bar to see every use case TELOMYX testing supports.
For all other goals (longevity, women's health, weight loss, sport-specific preparation and more), see Goals in the top navigation.
Book online in 60 seconds. Pick a slot at The M41 Gym, Urmston (47a Higher Road, M41 9AP). If you don't already have a referral, our in-house NHS doctor issues one as part of checkout at no extra cost.
Read your pre-test guidelines. You'll receive a confirmation email with the full pre-test guidelines for a DEXA scan. These cover fasting requirements, clothing, training restrictions and anything else you need to do beforehand. Please read them in full before your appointment.
Arrive and get scanned. A member of the TELOMYX team meets you at The M41 Gym. The DEXA scan itself takes 7 minutes. You lie still on the scan table while the Hologic system sweeps the length of your body. Radiation dose is roughly equivalent to one day of natural background radiation.
Results walkthrough and targeted advice. A member of the TELOMYX team walks you through the raw numbers on screen (body fat percentage, fat mass and lean mass per limb, visceral fat, bone mineral density T-scores and Z-scores) and gives you specific recommendations based on your biology and goals, with advice tailored to you rather than a generic printout explanation.
Full medical PDF report within 48 hours. Comprehensive multi-page report emailed to you, ready to share with your coach, GP, dietitian or training partner. Includes age- and sex-matched reference ranges so you can benchmark properly.
DEXA gives you body composition and bone density. Pair it with VO2 Max and RMR for the full performance and metabolic picture.
£210
Full body composition plus metabolic rate in one session. Our most popular bundle.
From £150
Treadmill-based aerobic capacity test, the gold standard for measuring true cardiovascular fitness.
From £110
Measure exactly how many calories your body burns at rest, the foundation of any nutrition plan.
Yes. DEXA is a medical investigation so a referral is required. You don't need a GP appointment first. TELOMYX has an in-house NHS doctor who issues your referral as part of the booking process at no extra cost. If you already have a referral from your GP or consultant, upload it at checkout.
DEXA is the medical gold standard for body composition. InBody and bioimpedance devices estimate body fat using electrical current and can be off by 5–10%. Smart scales are typically worse. DEXA directly measures bone, lean tissue and fat in grams, the same technology used in NHS osteoporosis clinics. If you want a measurement you can actually base decisions on, DEXA is the only test worth doing.
The scan itself takes 7 minutes. Including your results walkthrough and targeted goal advice, plan for 30 minutes at The M41 Gym, Urmston (M41 9AP). Street parking is available on and around Higher Road. Your full medical PDF report follows by email within 48 hours.
Yes. The dose from a single DEXA scan is roughly equivalent to one day of natural background radiation, around 1/400th of a standard chest X-ray. It is considered safe for repeat scans every 3–6 months. DEXA is not recommended during pregnancy.
Yes. The same DEXA scanner that measures body composition also measures bone mineral density at the lumbar spine and hip, the same protocol used for osteoporosis screening in the NHS. We report T-scores and Z-scores in your full report so you have the data you'd get from a bone-density clinic without the referral wait.
A standalone DEXA scan is £120. The DEXA + RMR bundle is £210. Multi-test bundles (DEXA + VO2 Max + RMR) offer the biggest savings; see our bundles page.
Most clients book DEXA every 3–6 months to track body composition changes. For bone density tracking, every 12–24 months is usually appropriate. Clients building toward the Manchester Half Marathon or Stratford's Big Half typically re-scan at the start and end of a training block to confirm lean mass is holding through high-volume weeks.
Your DEXA bone density report includes two scores. The T-score compares your bone density to a healthy 30-year-old of your sex (so it tells you your osteoporosis risk). A T-score of -1.0 or higher is normal; -1.0 to -2.5 is osteopenia; below -2.5 is osteoporosis. The Z-score compares you to people of your own age and sex. A Z-score of -2.0 or lower suggests something unusual is affecting your bone density and warrants investigation.
Visceral adipose tissue is the fat stored around your internal organs. It's far more metabolically active and dangerous than subcutaneous fat. High VAT is independently linked to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, even in people with a normal BMI. DEXA reports VAT in grams. Less than 100 g is considered low risk, 100–160 g is moderate, and above 160 g is elevated. The TELOMYX team will walk you through what your specific number means for your risk picture.
DEXA is not recommended during pregnancy due to the small radiation dose. It's also not advisable to scan within 72 hours of a barium meal or contrast-enhanced CT. Metallic implants in the scan field (hip replacements, spinal hardware) don't stop a DEXA scan but will exclude that region from measurement. Let us know in advance of any implants and we'll confirm suitability.
Healthy body fat ranges depend on age and sex. As broad reference points: for women, around 21–32% is generally considered healthy; for men, around 8–19%. Athletes typically sit at the lower end. Your DEXA report includes age- and sex-matched reference ranges so you can see exactly where you sit relative to people of your age and sex.
DEXA does not measure your cardiovascular fitness (that's VO2 Max), your metabolic rate (that's RMR), your hydration status, blood markers, hormones, or specific muscle groups beyond regional totals (arms, legs, trunk). It also won't tell you whether the muscle you have is functional strength. DEXA's job is to tell you precisely what your body is made of in grams. It's the gold standard for that one question.
From £120. Full medical report within 48 hours. In-house NHS doctor referral.
