Am I losing fat or muscle weight?

Body composition tracking distinguishes muscle versus fat volumes to demonstrate whether you're sustaining healthy muscle while decreasing fat.


Visceral fat and muscle quality analysis beyond BMI.
Reviewed by Swiss physicians
Personal action plan
Interactive report
Real questions from people like you, and how a body composition scan helps answer them.
Am I losing fat or muscle weight?

Body composition tracking distinguishes muscle versus fat volumes to demonstrate whether you're sustaining healthy muscle while decreasing fat.
Are my diet changes improving my health?

Nutritional modifications affect your physiology internally and externally. Monitoring visceral fat progression over time demonstrates how lifestyle enhancements support overall wellness.
Learn moreCan my body fat affect my metabolism?

Excess internal fat reduces metabolic function and elevates insulin resistance. Measuring it reveals how your body supports metabolic wellbeing.
Learn moreHow can I keep my body strong as I age?

Muscle quality naturally declines over time. Examining fat within core musculature helps track strength and stability progression throughout aging.
How it works

Our analysis is an add-on based on the images from your full-body MRI. You can add it when booking your scan.

During your 45-minute MRI, a special imaging sequence captures the data needed for this analysis. You won't notice a difference.

AI-powered analysis combined with expert review delivers detailed insights in your personalized digital report.
Each MRI check-up includes a clear report and doctor consultation, starting at CHF 1'990.
Duration: 45 min · No radiation, no contrast dye
Full-body, AI-accelerated MRI covering essential organs and the spine to check hidden risks like cancers, aneurysms, fatty liver or disc protrusions.
Member price
Reviewed by Swiss physicians
Personal action plan
Video consult with doctor
Duration: 60 min · No radiation, no contrast dye
Everything in Core, plus reproductive organ imaging and an advanced blood test to reveal issues like inflammation, cholesterol, diabetes risk, and immune stress.
Member price
Reviewed by Swiss physicians
Personal action plan
Video consult with doctor
Duration: 80 min · No radiation, no contrast dye
Everything in Advanced, with added brain AI volumetry, dedicated hip and knee imaging to spot early neurological and mobility changes, as well as hormone and essential-B-vitamins blood tests.
Member price
Reviewed by Swiss physicians
Personal action plan
Video consult with doctor
Optional imaging add-ons for areas you’d like to look at more closely, as a complement to a full-body MRI.

Gender health (prostate or ovaries)
Specialized imaging for gender-specific health.
CHF 150

Mamma MRI (with contrast dye)
Highest-sensitivity breast imaging, especially for dense tissue.
CHF 800

DEXA scan (low-dose radiation)
Bone density scan to catch osteoporosis early.
CHF 135

Multiple supplementary insurance plans contribute to the cost of our preventive check-ups. We've confirmed coverage with leading Swiss providers. Reimbursement varies by plan.
Medical data can be complex. Our interactive reports explain each result in simple terms with clear visuals.


Your recent health check-up provides a detailed overview of your health, showing some very positive developments alongside a few areas that warrant attention. The most notable findings are related to age-appropriate wear-and-tear in your spine.
Body composition analysis can be combined with other Ahead tests during the same visit to maximize health insights.
~ Shown values are illustrative samples.
Every health journey is unique. Read how others took control of their health with Ahead.
Every scan is personally reviewed by one of our renowned radiologists. Their combined expertise ensures you get the most accurate and actionable results.
30,000+
MRI's reviewed over 10+ years

Prof. Dr. med. Edouard Battegay
Emeritus Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Zurich. Head of the International Center for Multimorbidity and Complexity in Medicine.

Dr. Jacob J. Visser
Radiologist / CMIO. Assistant Professor of value-based imaging at Erasmus University Medical Center.

Prof. Dr. Benedikt Wiestler
Professor of AI for image-guided diagnosis and therapy at the Technical University of Munich.

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Fischer
Professor of Radiology at the University of Zurich, abdominal and musculoskeletal specialist.

Prof. Dr. med. Olivio Donati
Professor of Radiology at the University of Zurich, oncology specialist and leading Swiss prostate expert.

Dr. med Anna Erat, MD, PhD
Harvard Medical School-trained prevention expert. Faculty position at the University of St. Gallen Executive School.
