DEXA Scan & VO2 Max Testing at PURE Body Lab
Austin: DEXA Scans and VO2 Max Testing
Dallas: DEXA Scans
DEXA scan are the gold standard body composition test revealing bone mineral density and visceral fat, the two markers of health that ordinary scales cannot tell you. VO2 Max Testing measures cardio-respiratory fitness and is highly correlated to longevity.
Once your baseline is established, you can train and fuel with confidence knowing where you are and where you want to be. Stop guessing and start testing!
Why DEXA?
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Body mass index (BMI) alone is an outdated and inaccurate metric to gauge overall health and fitness. DEXA scans are the Gold Standard for measuring body fat, lean mass, and bone mineral density (BMD). A look inside your body reveals fat mass index (FMI), visceral adipose tissue (VAT), lean mass index (LMI) and appendicular lean mass index (ALMI).
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Once you have accurate data on your body fat, visceral fat, lean mass and bone mineral content, you will be able to measure your nutrition and exercise regiment’s effectiveness by watching your stats change over time. Knowledge is power and the secret to true success!
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With your comprehensive report, backed by our knowledgeable support staff, you will know exactly where and how you need to tweak your lifestyle to support your goals. Make DEXA a part of your ongoing routine to ensure you are expending energy where and how you need to.
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In less than 8 minutes, you will have completed a fully-clothed, whole-body scan that provides a pixel by pixel report on your body’s unique composition. DEXA is safe, accurate, and scientifically-validated. An appointment takes up to 30 minutes, including intake, DEXA scan, and results discussion.
HIGH VO2 MAX = LOWER RISK OF MORTALITY!
Why VO2 Max?
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Despite advances in handheld technology, the calorie counter on your fitness device is only so accurate. Whether you are trying to lose weight or measure and increase your endurance, knowing how much oxygen your body consumes is the first step.
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When you are trying to establish a nutrition plan, having accurate data on calories expended is paramount in planning, executing, and measuring whether your eating habits are working hand-in-hand with your goals.
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VO2 testing provides many answers, most notably, how to exercise most effectively and with less recovery time. Another common function for athletes is determining “V02 MAX”, or your anaerobic threshold. This “max” provides a current metric to further fine-tune your exercise program.
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More “stressful” than the DEXA, one should be prepared to push their limits. Utilizing the most advanced cardiorespiratory equipment on the market, participants will find their edge by running hard on a treadmill in order to collect exercise plateau data.
Why BMR & RMR?
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Take the guessing game out of your nutrition and fitness regimen by unlocking the secrets of your resting and basal metabolic rate. Whether you need to gain weight, maintain your current weight, or lose weight, calculating your BMR/RMR is a good place to start.
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BMR (basal metabolic rate) and RMR (resting metabolic rate) are sometimes used interchangeably, but actually refer to two different values. BMR is the minimum number of calories required for basic functions at rest. RMR is the number of calories that your body actually burns while it’s at rest. These numbers are often within about 10% of each other.
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Even with relatively strict calorie tracking, it is known that the vast majority of people will over or under report their actual calories consumed- unknowingly! Eliminate human error (inaccurate weighing, mislabeled or unlabeled nutrition info, etc.) by getting the true number behind your calorie needs and expenditure.
SCHEDULE YOUR VO2 TEST OR DEXA SCAN TODAY!
Hydration Testing & Best Practices
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There are many factors that contribute to not only the taste, but the longterm effects of the water you drink on your hydration and overall health. These factors include but are not limited to: total dissolved solids, structured vs unstructured, temperature, source, and electrolyte content. How does your water stack up?
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MX3 is the first of its kind, delivering rapid hydration testing for athletes, the US Military, companies, underserved communities, and more. Measure exercise or environment-induced dehydration to know when and how to hydrate for safety, fitness, and overall health.
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Alive Waters offers the highest-quality spring water, delivering optimal hydration, purity, and health to people and families across the US. Their water is tested regularly for contamination and radioactive isotopes, as well as tested to ensure that it holds a perfect mineral balance.