100NO 686: Fat, Muscle & Bone: How to Use DEXA Scans, Nutrition & Exercise to Age Magnificently

Today Marcus shares his recent experience with strength training, nutrition changes, and his very first DEXA scan. We then put the spotlight on Damo as we ask him everything around body fat percentage, bone density, metabolic rate, and the often-overlooked dangers of visceral fat.  Damo provides his expert insights on measuring health progress, the impact of macronutrients, and why sustainable change matters more than short-term results. Whether you’re curious about body composition metrics or just looking for practical tips to optimize your health as you age, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and as always a touch of attempted humour. 05:40 Measuring body composition results 08:31 Using DEXA for body metrics 11:00 Understanding body changes with age 15:35 Tips for improving bone health 16:26 Tips for maintaining muscle health 20:20 Cutting out carbs during the week 24:33 Balancing macronutrients for weight gain 27:24 Managing diet and exercise balance 30:34 Discussing diet and aging