Blog - DexaFit Vancouver
Explore cutting-edge insights on fitness, metabolism, and longevity to optimize your health and reach your goals.
DEXA, RMR and VO2 Max: What These Tests Tell You About Your Body
DEXA, RMR and VO2 Max measure three very different parts of your physiology: body composition, resting metabolism, and cardiovascular fitness. Learn what each test reveals, where each has blind spots, and why combining all three can lead to better training and nutrition decisions.
The Engine's Ceiling: Why VO2 Max Is the Single Best Predictor of How Long You Will Live
VO2 Max is the single strongest predictor of all-cause mortality in the clinical literature — stronger than smoking, diabetes, or coronary artery disease. Learn what it actually measures, why the "220 minus age" formula is getting your training zones wrong, and how a 12-minute clinical test reveals the cardiovascular ceiling that limits everything else.
Is Your VO₂ Max Lying to You?
Most people look at VO₂ Max as the gold standard of fitness—but without factoring in lean mass, it can be misleading. Discover how DexaFit’s VO₂ + DEXA combo reveals your true aerobic efficiency and longevity potential.
Visceral Fat: The Silent Risk Even Fit People Miss
Think you're in the clear because you look fit? Visceral fat is the hidden threat most people miss — even the lean, active ones. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to measure and eliminate it with real data from a DexaFit scan.
Why VO₂ Max Might Be the Most Important Number in Your Health Profile
VO₂ Max is the strongest predictor of your future health — better than cholesterol, weight, or blood pressure. Learn what it means and how to improve it.