Protocol & Readiness - DEXAFIT Carmel, IN

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

A woman lying on a DEXA scan table, with labels indicating her trunk lean mass of 44 pounds and arms total fat of 2.4 pounds.

DexaFit Body Scan

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  • Fast for 2 hours prior to your scan.

    Limit physical activity (no exercise) & stay hydrated.

  • Wear athletic attire or casual clothing without any metal.

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

  • Avoid taking any calcium supplements in the 24 hours prior to the scan.

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

  • 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 scan is a straightforward, non-invasive procedure designed for your comfort and convenience, providing valuable insights into your body composition.

Young woman in sports bra and shorts running on a treadmill performing a VO2 Max test, wearing a blue respiratory mask, with overlaid text showing bio age of 28 and max heart rate of 190 BPM.

VO2 Max Fitness Test

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  • Fast for 3 hours prior to your test (water is fine).

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

    Get adequate sleep the night before

  • Wear workout clothes and athletic shoes (the test is done on a treadmill or bike).

  • Avoid taking any caffeine or stimulants the day of your test.

  • During a VO2 Max test, you'll perform a graded exercise test on a treadmill/bike, 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.

A woman lying on a recliner with a breathing mask connected to a machine performing an RMR metabolism test, labeled with 'slow metabolism rate' and 'optimal weight loss zone,' in a room with a plant and a small table.

RMR Metabolic Test

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  • Fast for at least 5 hours prior to your test (water is fine).

    Limit physical activity (no exercise) beforehand.

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

  • Wear comfortable clothing. Casual and even business attire are also acceptable for this test as you will just be relaxing in a chair.

  • Avoid taking any caffeine or stimulants the day of your test and avoid alcohol and smoking with at least 48 hours of it.

  • 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.