The term for age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. Reports are for reference, not a medical diagnosis.

How often should I scan muscle mass?

Every 12 weeks is a common rhythm, under similar conditions.

Does Visbody show muscle by body segment?

Yes. It reports muscle mass for the arms, legs and trunk as well as for the whole body.

Muscle Mass After 40: Why It Matters and How to Track It

Muscle mass after 40: why it matters and how to track it

From midlife, muscle deserves attention. Tracking it is simple when the same measurement is repeated on a schedule.

Short answer

Muscle mass tends to decline gradually with age unless it is trained, and that matters for strength, balance and daily function. Tracking muscle mass by segment, with a scan every 12 weeks under similar conditions, shows whether training and nutrition are working. Reports are for reference, not a medical diagnosis.

Last updated: November 2026

Why muscle matters

Muscle supports strength, balance and everyday movement. Many people lose some of it gradually with age, and the loss is easy to miss when body weight stays the same.

What to track

Total muscle mass
Muscle mass by segment: arms, legs and trunk
Body fat and visceral fat level
Waist-to-hip ratio and circumferences
Posture, plus shoulder and neck mobility

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Why segments help

Reading arms, legs and trunk separately shows where muscle is changing and whether one area lags. That gives a coach something concrete to act on.

A simple 12-week rhythm

Take a baseline scan, train and eat to a plan, then re-scan after 12 weeks at a similar time of day and hydration. Compare the reports, adjust the plan and repeat.

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