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DEXA Scan and VO₂ Maxin Tampa, FL.
Body fat, muscle, bone, and fitness, measured just off Kennedy Blvd and walked through with you before you leave.
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Real numbers. Not a guess.
There is no shortage of fitness advice in Tampa. A new macro split, more cardio, less cardio, the supplement a friend swears by. DexaFit shows what your body did with it, so you keep the habits that work and drop the ones that don't.
What your weight is made of, region by region.
About 7 minutes on an open table separates fat, lean muscle, bone, and the visceral fat around your organs. Arms, legs, and trunk each get their own numbers, so you see where change is happening.
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Find your aerobic ceiling, then train under it.
Run on the Woodway treadmill, ride the Peloton, or bring your own bike for the Wahoo trainer while a mask reads every breath. You leave with heart-rate zones set from your own data, not a wrist estimate.
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The calories you burn doing nothing at all.
Your resting burn is about 70% of what you spend each day, and formulas can miss it by 20 to 30%. Twelve to fifteen quiet minutes in a recliner measures yours, so calorie targets start from fact.
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Your reason. Your numbers.
Whether you are training for a race or just want to know where you stand, the first step is the same: measure it.
Shrink the fat.
Protect the muscle.
Down on the scale. Down in what, exactly?
- A scale reports one total. A DEXA scan splits it into fat, lean mass, and bone, pound by pound.
- On a GLP-1, roughly 1 in 3 pounds lost can be lean mass. Rescan to see whether you are holding yours.
- An RMR test shows whether your resting burn has dipped, so your intake follows your real metabolism.
By your next scan, you will know the weight you lost was fat, not the muscle you need.
Train hard.
Check the receipts.
Your training block deserves more than a mirror check.
- A VO₂ Max test sets your zones from your own threshold. Cyclists can test on their own bike on the Wahoo.
- DEXA reports lean mass for each arm and leg, so side-to-side gaps show up early.
- RMR tells you what you burn before training even starts, so you fuel the work properly.
After the block, you will know whether you built muscle or just moved the scale.
Things are shifting.
See which things.
The biggest changes happen where no mirror can see.
- Shifting hormones move fat toward the organs. A DEXA scan puts a number on visceral fat.
- Bone density drops faster around menopause. Your DEXA scan includes a bone read to track over time.
- If your metabolism feels slower, an RMR test measures how much it has changed.
Instead of guessing whether it is hormones or habits, you will see what moved.
Keep your strength.
Keep your engine.
Measure what you want to still have at 60.
- Muscle fades slowly with age, and most men only notice when strength drops. A DEXA scan tracks lean mass region by region.
- Visceral fat can hide behind a flat-enough stomach. A DEXA scan measures it directly.
- VO₂ Max and resting metabolism shape how you train and eat. Measure both instead of trusting a watch.
Each retest shows what you kept, and what it took to keep it.
Healthspan starts
with a baseline.
Your wearable tracks trends. We measure the body behind them.
- In 122,007 adults, the least-fit group had about 5 times the mortality of the most fit (Mandsager et al., JAMA 2018).
- BMI cannot see visceral fat. A DEXA scan reports it in pounds.
- Each retest sits next to your history in the DexaFit ai app, so the trend gets clearer every visit.
A few years in, you will have a trend line instead of a hunch.
No plan yet?
Start with the facts.
One visit replaces a lot of guessing.
- No goal needed. A baseline makes every later choice easier to judge.
- A yearly checkup rarely measures muscle or visceral fat. We hand you numbers you can bring to your doctor.
- Start with DEXA, then add VO₂ Max or RMR when you are ready, all on Sterling Ave.
You will leave with a starting line and a reason to come back.
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WHAT YOU LEARN
Five readings. One clear picture.
DexaFit Tampa turns what usually stays hidden into numbers you can act on.
Your scale gives a total. A DEXA scan gives the breakdown.
Fat, lean mass, and bone, measured region by region. Two people at the same weight can have very different bodies and very different needs. The scan shows which one you are.
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Measured directly. Explained clearly.
Every result comes from the same class of equipment research labs use, read against reference ranges for your age and sex. DexaFit has built over a decade of real-world data across 4 continents.
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How it works
Test. Train. Test again.
Most plans get judged by a mirror or a mood. DexaFit replaces that with a measurement, so you know whether to stay the course or adjust it.
Get your baseline.
DEXA, VO₂ Max, or RMR on research-grade equipment, with results in hand the same visit.
Work your plan.
We don't sell you the plan. We show you what it did.
Review, retest, compare.
Every result is explained before you leave. Retest in three to six months to see what changed.
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Your first scan
sets the line.
What a first visit looks like.
- About 7 minutes on the scanner. An open table, fully clothed, no tunnel.
- Instant results. We go through every number with you against age and sex matched ranges.
- Your numbers in the DexaFit ai app. Plus a report you can share with your trainer, dietitian, or doctor.
We are at 730 S. Sterling Avenue, Suite 106, just off W Kennedy Blvd near Westshore, an easy drive from South Tampa, Hyde Park, Davis Islands, and Carrollwood. Book online any time.
The first scan is your baseline. Every scan after it shows the change.
Good to know
Before your first visit
The questions people ask most. Still unsure? Call (813) 547-5460 or email tampa@dexafit.com.
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Tampa, FL?
At DexaFit Tampa, 730 S. Sterling Avenue, Suite 106, Tampa, FL 33609, just off W Kennedy Blvd near Westshore. Book online any time and pick a slot that suits you. Results are instant, and we review them with you before you leave.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Tampa?
A single DEXA body composition scan is $179. Bundles that pair DEXA with VO₂ Max or RMR in one visit start at $309, and DEXA packs for repeat scans start at $259 for two. Packs never expire. See the pricing page for every option.
What does a DEXA scan measure?
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry measures fat mass, lean mass, and bone density region by region, and estimates visceral fat with GE CoreScan. The scan takes about 7 minutes on an open table. Clients under 18 do not receive a visceral fat reading or a T-score.
How accurate is a DEXA scan compared with a smart scale?
Smart scales and handheld devices estimate body fat from a small electrical current and can be 8 to 15% off. A DEXA scan measures directly at about ±2% for body fat and splits the results across arms, legs, and trunk.
Is a DEXA scan safe?
The radiation dose is very low, about the same as a few hours of natural background radiation. The table is open, there is no tunnel, and you stay fully clothed. The scanner has a weight limit of 350 lb.
What is VO₂ Max, and why does it matter?
VO₂ Max is the most oxygen your body can use at full effort, a direct measure of cardiorespiratory fitness. In a study of 122,007 adults, the least-fit group had about 5 times the mortality of the most fit (Mandsager et al., JAMA 2018).
Can I do the VO₂ Max test on my own bike?
Yes. Cyclists can bring their own bike and ride it on our Wahoo KICKR ROLLR smart trainer. You can also test on the Woodway treadmill or the Peloton. Plan on a 45 minute visit, with the test itself taking 20 to 30 minutes including warm-up.
What happens during an RMR test?
You sit back in a recliner and breathe normally through a mask for about 12 to 15 minutes while a metabolic analyzer reads your resting calorie burn. Formulas can miss that number by 20 to 30%. Book a morning slot and fast for 5 hours beforehand. Water is fine.
How do I prepare for my tests?
Fast 2 hours before a DEXA scan, 3 hours before VO₂ Max, and 5 hours before RMR. Water is fine for all three. Skip hard exercise beforehand and wear clothes without metal for DEXA. Full details are on the test prep page.
What else can I book at DexaFit Tampa?
Beyond DEXA, VO₂ Max, and RMR, the location offers a Kinotek Movement Assessment ($99), same-visit bundles, DEXA packs, and gift certificates. Movement Assessment is a service of DexaFit Tampa, an independently owned and operated Licensed Operator of the DexaFit brand.
Where to find us
Our location near Westshore
On S. Sterling Avenue just off W Kennedy Blvd, minutes from South Tampa, Hyde Park, and Davis Islands, and an easy trip from Brandon, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater.
DexaFit Tampa
730 S. Sterling Avenue, Suite 106, Tampa, FL 33609
By appointment. Book online any time or call (813) 547-5460.
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