Blog - DexaFit Seattle
Explore cutting-edge insights on fitness, metabolism, and longevity to optimize your health and reach your goals.
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.
The Armor You Cannot See: Why Bone Density Is the Most Overlooked Performance Metric
Bone mineral density governs your ability to run, lift, and absorb impact for the next three decades. Most people will never measure it until something breaks. Learn why your T-score may be the most important number you don't know — and how a DEXA scan changes the prescription.
Fix the Bottleneck, Not the Goal:
Most January fitness plans stall because of hidden physiological bottlenecks, not a lack of effort. Learn how to identify if your constraint is metabolic, structural, or aerobic—and how to fix it.
Power Isn’t Just for Athletes — It’s the Secret to Staying Strong for Life
Most people test strength or muscle.
Almost no one tests how they work together.
That’s the missing link.
Our DEXA + Proteus Power Test shows whether your muscle is truly functional — so you can move faster, react quicker, and stay powerful for life.
👉 Book your test and find out which Power Profile you’re in.
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.