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How to prepare for your visit

DexaFit DEXA Scan at DexaFit

DexaFit DEXA Scan

  • Limit activity before your scan (no vigorous exercise please!)

  • Do NOT come in dehydrated

  • Fasting for two hours prior to your scan is recommended but not required.

  • Please wear clothes with minimal metal. Small buttons or zippers that cannot be removed from clothing are fine. You will be asked to empty your pockets and remove any significant amounts of metal (watch, belt, glasses, jewelry, etc.).

  • Please wear socks!

  • Do not have any gastrointestinal contrast, barium, other contrast medium, or radionuclides within two weeks of your appointment.

  • Note that due to scanner limitations we cannot perform DEXA scans on individuals weighing more than 330 pounds.

  • Note that we are unable to perform DEXA scans on anyone under the age of 18.

VO2 Max test at DexaFit

VO2 Max Fitness Test

  • Get adequate sleep the night before

  • Wear (or bring) workout clothes and athletic shoes

  • Note that this test is done on a treadmill (10-15 minutes at the most)

RMR Metabolism Test at DexaFit

RMR Metabolism Test

  • You must FAST for a minimum of five hours prior to the test (water is fine)

  • Limit your activity before your visit (no exercise)

  • Get adequate sleep the night before (test is ideally performed in the morning)

  • Refrain from taking any caffeine or stimulants the day of your test and avoid alcohol within 12 hours of it

  • Workout, casual, or even business clothes are all acceptable, as you will just be relaxing in a chair.

  • Note that due to equipment limitations we cannot perform RMR metabolism tests on individuals weighing more than 330 pounds.