DEXA

How to prepare for a DEXA scan:

• Wear comfortable clothing without metal zippers or buttons

• Avoid taking calcium supplements 24 hours before the scan

• Remove any metal or electronic items from your pockets

The test itself is quick and straightforward. You’ll lie down on the DEXA table while a mobile arm performs a 7-minute scan.

For maximum accuracy across tests, try to keep your circumstances as similar as possible. Scan at the same time of day and follow the same eating schedule, for example.

Our table has a maximum weight limit of 350lbs. We are unable to test pregnant women. 

VO2 Max

How to prepare for a VO2 Max test:

In general, a good VO2 max test is built on two major principles:

1. You give a full effort

2. The testing circumstances are as replicable as possible.

To be specific, here’s what to do and what not to do:

• Do not consume any calories for 3 hours before the test (water is fine)

• Do not consume caffeine, nicotine, or any other non-prescribed stimulant or supplement 12 hours before the test (preferably 24 if you can manage)

• Do not do an intense workout 24 hours before. We don’t want you burning out early

• Low intensity exercise is fine. Keep it in line with your regular, sustainable exercise levels

• Come wearing clothes you can comfortably run or bike in

• Bring a water bottle for after

• If you have asthma, bring your inhaler

• If you’ll be doing a cycling test, bring your bike for us to connect to the Wahoo Kickr. We’ll remove the back tire and connect it to the trainer.

VO2 Max measures the maximum amount of oxygen you can consume—keyword maximum. You're going to sweat and get your heart rate up. As Deadpool would say, “Maximum effort.”

But don’t freak out! You start very slow—a slow walking pace—and gradually increase intensity. Your maximum effort won’t last long (that’s how we know it’s maximum). For reference, most people end up traveling about 1.5 miles on the treadmill, half of which is at a walk or jog. You won’t be Usain Bolt-level sprinting.

Resting Metabolic Rate

How to prepare for a Resting Metabolic Rate test:

Because this test measures your resting metabolic rate, it’s easy to prepare for because you’ll be reclining in a nice, comfy chair for 20 minutes. 

• Don’t consume any calories for at least 5 hours before the test (12 hours is ideal. Lot’s of people test fasted in the morning).

• No exercise for 12 hours before testing

• Don’t consume caffeine, nicotine, or any other non-prescribed stimulant or supplement 12 hours before the test (preferably 24 if you can manage)

• If medically possible, please refrain from taking thyroid and ADHD medication 48 hours prior to your test.

The goal is to eliminate as many potential variables as possible so that your test is easily replicable, so try not to do anything too far outside your normal routine.

Fitness Panel

How to prepare for a Fitness Panel:

The box will include detailed instructions on collecting your fingerprick sample. Follow them carefully!

It’s recommended that you fast 8-10 hours prior to taking the sample for the most accurate (and replicable) results. Most people choose to test before eating when they wake up in the morning.

Once you collect the sample, put the sample card in the labeled envelope and put it in your mailbox to be sent to the lab.

Mobility Assessment

How to prepare for a Mobility Assessment:

Come wearing clothing you can comfortably move around in. We’re going to take you through various range-of-motion exercises and we don’t want your clothes getting in the way or prohibiting you from a full range of motion. You’ll probably get a little sweaty.