The DexaFit Blog
Health & Fitness Insights
Your essential resource for science-backed insights on health, fitness, and longevity. Explore expert tips, in-depth guides, and the latest research to help you optimize your body composition, bone health, and metabolic fitness on your journey to peak health.
Why VO₂ Max Is the Most Powerful Predictor of Longevity and Health
Research continues to show that higher VO₂ Max levels are strongly linked to a reduced risk of chronic disease, increased longevity, and improved vitality—regardless of age. Whether you're an athlete or simply aiming to stay healthy as you age, understanding your VO₂ Max can offer critical insights into your body's inner workings.
How DEXA Scans Work: A Journey Through Your Body’s Composition
For decades, DEXA has stood as the gold standard in body composition analysis, trusted by medical professionals to diagnose osteoporosis, researchers to track the effects of interventions, and elite athletes to optimize their performance. This remarkable technology has quietly revolutionized how we understand the human body. Let's take a look at the science behind this precision instrument.
Live Strong, Live Long: How Strength Training Helps You Stay Healthier for Life
At DexaFit, we see firsthand how strength training transforms health, performance, and aging. Whether you’re in your 30s or your 70s, adding strength training to your routine can help you preserve function, prevent disease, and even extend your lifespan.
Can You Boost Your Metabolism? What the Science Says
It’s a common goal: boost your metabolism and burn more calories—even while at rest. But is it really possible to rev up your metabolic rate? And what actually works versus what’s just hype?
Why Bone Health Matters (and How to Improve It at Any Age)
If you’ve had a DEXA scan with us, you might remember us asking you to guess the weight of your skeleton. We love this question because the answer is almost always surprising—most people are shocked to discover just how little bone mineral content they actually have. It’s a powerful reminder of how precious our bone mass is, and why it’s so important to protect and preserve it as we age.
What Is Visceral Fat? How to Reduce It and Improve Your Health
If you're focused on fat loss or improving your long-term health, there's one type of fat you really need to pay attention to — visceral fat. Unlike the fat just beneath your skin, visceral fat is stored deep in the abdominal cavity and surrounds your vital organs.
This kind of fat is much more than a cosmetic issue. It’s been directly linked to chronic health conditions, and many people don’t even realize they have it.
Unlock Your Potential for Longevity: The Intersection of ALMI, DEXA Scans, and Health
Step into the future of longevity and muscle health with the Appendicular Lean Mass Index (ALMI) and the power of DEXA Scans. The ALMI has emerged as a significant predictor of overall health, with compelling correlations to longevity. The precise assessments of ALMI provided by DEXA scans provide an invaluable tool for progress tracking via AI-generated insights.
InBody Test vs DEXA Scan: Decoding Body Composition Analysis
Two popular tools for charting this inner landscape are InBody and DEXA scans. While both offer valuable insights, they differ in their approach, accuracy, and the level of detail they provide.