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 Durability Decade: Why Your Movement Quality Today Dictates Your Quality of Life in 10 Years
Your body isn't a bank account. You can't just make a few deposits and expect passive interest. In biology, there is no neutral gear… you are compounding strength or decline.
The Most Important Vital Sign Your Doctor Isn't Checking
Is your doctor checking the #1 predictor of your lifespan? Discover why VO₂ Max is more critical than cholesterol or BMI for longevity, and how to measure your true biological age in Seattle.
Stress, Sleep, & Strength: Engineering Holiday Resilience with Data
The holidays are a test of your nervous system, not just your willpower. Discover why chronic stress shuts down fat burning, how muscle acts as "metabolic armor," and how to use your data to engineer resilience this season.
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.
6 Hidden Health Metrics That Matter More Than the Scale
The scale can’t see your VO₂ max, visceral fat, or grip strength. Discover the six hidden health metrics that reveal your real healthspan story—and how to change your future, fast.
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.