Blog - DexaFit Seattle
Explore cutting-edge insights on fitness, metabolism, and longevity to optimize your health and reach your goals.
What Is Physical Reserve? How to Build More Capacity for Life
Physical reserve is the capacity your body has beyond what an ordinary day requires. Learn how muscle, bone, aerobic fitness, and measured energy needs can inform a focused 90-day plan.
DEXA, RMR and VO2 Max: What These Tests Tell You About Your Body
DEXA, RMR and VO2 Max measure three very different parts of your physiology: body composition, resting metabolism, and cardiovascular fitness. Learn what each test reveals, where each has blind spots, and why combining all three can lead to better training and nutrition decisions.
The Engine's Ceiling: Why VO2 Max Is the Single Best Predictor of How Long You Will Live
VO2 Max is the single strongest predictor of all-cause mortality in the clinical literature — stronger than smoking, diabetes, or coronary artery disease. Learn what it actually measures, why the "220 minus age" formula is getting your training zones wrong, and how a 12-minute clinical test reveals the cardiovascular ceiling that limits everything else.
Is Your VO₂ Max Lying to You?
Most people look at VO₂ Max as the gold standard of fitness—but without factoring in lean mass, it can be misleading. Discover how DexaFit’s VO₂ + DEXA combo reveals your true aerobic efficiency and longevity potential.
Why Your Progress Stalled
Your progress didn’t disappear. It drifted. This August, don’t restart — recalibrate. Learn why your plan stalled, how to reset with real data, and how DexaFit helps you reclaim results without the burnout.
Why VO₂ Max Might Be the Most Important Number in Your Health Profile
VO₂ Max is the strongest predictor of your future health — better than cholesterol, weight, or blood pressure. Learn what it means and how to improve it.
Visceral Fat: The Silent Risk Even Fit People Miss
Think you're in the clear because you look fit? Visceral fat is the hidden threat most people miss — even the lean, active ones. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to measure and eliminate it with real data from a DexaFit scan.
VO₂ Max: The One Number More Important Than Your Cholesterol
VO₂ Max tells you how strong your heart and lungs really are. And it may be a better predictor of your lifespan than cholesterol. Learn why this number matters and how DexaFit helps you measure—and improve—it.
