Test Prep - DexaFit Vancouver, WA

How To Prepare For Your Upcoming Visit

DEXA Body scan test at DexaFit NWA, AR with stats

DexaFit DEXA Scan

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

  2. Do NOT come in dehydrated.

  3. Limit vigorous exercise activity before your scan.

  4. Please wear clothes with minimal metal.

  5. You’ll be asked to empty your pockets and remove metal items like watches, belts, glasses, and jewelry.

  6. Avoid taking any calcium supplements in the 24 hours prior to the scan. This includes multivitamins as well as antacids such as TUMS®.

  7. No gastrointestinal contrast, barium or other contrast mediums and radionuclides within two weeks of your appointment.

  8. During the scan you will relax on an open-air DEXA scan table. The process is quick and uses minimal radiation, equivalent to about four bananas worth of exposure, or a few hours of natural background radiation. The DexaFit DEXA scan is a straightforward, non-invasive procedure designed for your comfort and convenience, providing valuable insights into your body composition.

  9. Must be 18 years or older.

  10. Must weigh less than 330lbs.

VO2 Max fitness test at DexaFit NWA, AR with stats

VO2 Max Fitness Test

  1. Get adequate sleep the night before.

  2. Wear workout clothes and athletic shoes.

  3. During a VO2 Max test, you'll perform a graded exercise test on a treadmill, starting at low intensity and gradually increasing to your maximum effort. You'll be fitted with a mask that measures your oxygen consumption and CO2 output, providing data on your aerobic capacity. The test is designed to safely determine your fitness level under careful monitoring.

  4. Your VO2 Max is is a reflection of your aerobic power, and your body’s ability to keep performing under strenuous activity for longer periods of time. Calculating your VO2 Max is important for both athletes and non-athletes. Ultimately, knowing the maximum amount of oxygen you can take in is an important part of cardiorespiratory fitness.

RMR Metabolism test at DexaFit NWA, AR with stats

RMR Metabolic Test

  1. You must FAST for at least 5 hours prior to the test; no food or beverages other than water.

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

  3. Limit your activity before your visit (no exercise)

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

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

  6. Your RMR accounts for about 70% of your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). Knowing it is essential for accurately gauging your daily calorie needs. This information is critical whether you're aiming to lose weight, build muscle, or maintain your current state. It's the foundational number on which your nutrition and fitness plans should be built.

  7. Must be less than 330 pounds.