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.

DEXA Camille Campbell DEXA Camille Campbell

Bone Health Starts with a Baseline

Bone loss is silent — most people don't know they have low bone density until a fracture happens. Learn why a DEXA scan baseline matters, what it measures, and how to use the data to protect your long-term health.

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VO2 MAX Camille Campbell VO2 MAX Camille Campbell

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.

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DEXA Camille Campbell DEXA Camille Campbell

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.

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DEXA Camille Campbell DEXA Camille Campbell

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.

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