How to Prepare for your upcoming visit!

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DEXA Body Composition scan

  1. Limit activity before your scan (no exercise please!)

  2. Do NOT come in dehydrated or overhydrated

  3. Please fast for at least two hours prior to your scan

  4. Please wear loose workout clothes without any metal

  5. You will be asked to empty your pockets and remove any significant amounts of metal (watch, belt, glasses, jewelry, etc.)

  6. Small buttons or zippers that cannot be removed from clothing are fine

  7. Please wear socks!

  8. Contact your DexaFit location if you’ve had any gastrointestinal contrast, barium or other contrast medium, or radionuclides recently.

  9. If you’re also performing a 3D Body Scan this visit, please remember to wear compression shorts or tight boxers (guys) or tight leggings and a sports bra (ladies).

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VO2max Cardio Fitness Test

  1. Fast a minimum of three hours before your test (only drink water)

  2. Limit your activity before your visit (no exercise!)

  3. Get adequate sleep the night before

  4. Refrain from taking any caffeine or stimulants the day of your test

  5. Wear (or bring) workout clothes and athletic shoes

  6. This test is done on a treadmill or bike (10-15 minutes at the most)

RMR Metabolic Health

  1. Test is ideally performed in the morning after adequate rest the night before

  2. Fast for a minimum of five hours (only drink water)

  3. Limit your activity beforehand (no exercise!)

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

  5. Wear comfortable clothing. If you're scheduled for a VO2 test, you will need workout shoes and clothes

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

Important Notice Regarding Pre-Test Protocols

While there is ongoing discussion in the scientific and medical community regarding optimal pre-test conditions, these recommended protocols represent guidelines designed to ensure reliable and reproducible results.

For the most accurate comparison between baseline and follow-up assessments, we strongly recommend maintaining consistent conditions across all tests (e.g., similar time of day, fasting state, hydration levels). Additionally, for all tests, please ensure you are well-rested and free from illness, as fatigue or sickness can significantly impact results.

 
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