Dexa Fit- Body Fat Testing

If you’re interested in getting serious about weight loss and fitness, this is your starting point. I’ve been in twice — first time for all 3 tests (DXA body fat scan, resting metabolic rate and VO2) to establish a baseline. Test results were explained in great detail and there was advice for how to leverage the data for losing fat. At the time of my first visit I bought the package for a return visit for all 3 tests that I’ll do once I’m at my target. I expect my RMR in particular will be lower so I want to set myself up for success long term.
I’m at the midpoint in my weight loss so I recently went in after purchasing a groupon for a DEXA scan only. Seeing that I’ve been losing fat and not muscle mass was great and even more interesting was seeing where I’ve lost more/​less around the body — for example my loss to date has been disproportionately in the waist/​trunk.
As others have said, be prepared for the scan results to be much higher than other less accurate methods you’ve used previously. Mine is about 7pts higher than my home scale and gym measurement.
Don’t be disappointed by the small room and no frills location. All you need is their equipment and advice. Data is power — use it!

I just went to this place today. I got to know this place exist through Groupon, and after seeing all those 5-​star reviews on Unilocal I’ve decided to give it a try. I’m a long-​distance runner (I run half marathons regularly) and have been losing and gaining and losing weights for the last four years so I’m eager to know my body composition too. (Especially after I’ve gained some 20 lbs in the past two months because of stress and not being able to run — had a bad ankle sprain — combined).
Let’s just say that I was more than a bit skeptical when I was first here. The place was a little tricky to find as it resides INSIDE a gym (although there are signs outside). I was expecting a place a lot nicer and grandiose than this honestly. And when I walked into the office, it’s literally an office — a single room with 3 machines. And there was only one staff in there.
But after all, I think what counts here is what I get from it. The staff, who turns out to be the Paige who has been emailing me instructions and reminders, is extremely friendly and I enjoyed talking to her a lot. The scan itself takes 6 mins and is very non-​invasive (keep all clothes on, only need to take glasses, watch and jewelry off). It’s not even in some tight enclosed space (you literally lay on a table). And after that, Paige gave me a detailed explanation of every single result from the scan. That was awesome. I’m out of the testing room in 20 mins and I feel the knowledge I’ve got is extremely valuable.
My Groupon only includes the DXA scan so I’ve already contacted Paige to schedule the other two tests (would like to get it all done today, but the other tests require a short fast, and I went in right after lunch). Overall:
1) It might be a little more expensive than what you’ve expected (I don’t know the usual price, but it is more expensive than what I’ve expected). If you’re not sure, check out the Groupon deal and if you like it, you can then purchase the other tests and/​or follow-​ups. But I do think the information you get is valuable enough for the money. It’s just not what you can get in your average gym/​home scale.
2) To second someone else’s opinion in the previous comments, you WILL be shocked at your body fat percentage. They have their own chart (on the wall) though and you can use that as a guideline (for women age 21 – 24, 20 – 24 percent is good and 24 – 30 is average). And you will probably also be shocked (maybe pleasantly) at the other information (like I was expecting a lot of fat around my organs especially with a high body fat percentage, but thanks goodness that number was fine). Just be mentally prepared for that.
Would recommend! I might come back and update after my other two tests if I feel the need.

First visit today and what an eye opener. All my years of fitness and I had learned so much today. Thank you Dexafit for opening my eyes to the desire of a cleaner lifestyle. Quality of life begins with knowing where you stand from a body fat percentage, bone density view, and all around fitness condition level. Thank you again so much for my results today. I definetly look forward to my results with you in 90 days.

I chose to get the «whole sha-​bang». For me, it’s totally worth the money… can’t put a price tag on my health. The information is very useful and since I have a fitness background it made great sense to do something like this to improve my nutrition and workout plan.
Paige is great. Straightforward and will answer all questions clearly. If you don’t have a fitness background, you’ll still understand. Take notes if you want. She was on time and set up quickly. I’m now preparing to revise my nutrition plan and workouts to meet my goals. Thanks Paige for your patience and wealth of info! I’ll be back in 6 months.

I just had a follow up appointment and still cannot say enough good things about Paige and the dexa equipment/​results. Paige was very nice, courteous and knowledgeable. She did my scan and then explained all the main points to me in a clear manner. She also answered all my questions and gave me great advice!

I went to the new location in Highland Park, IL. It is located inside Vision Quest Cycling training center. Katie was great. She was so nice and provided me with much more info than I expected. I scheduled the Body Scan and the RMR test. I might go back for the VO2 because they didn’t have it up and running just yet because they just opened. Very insightful to know your RMR so there is no more questioning yourself and the body scan was very cool. Looking forward to having it done again in the future to see my progress. If you are a cyclist, you will for sure want to visit the highland park location in particular. Thanks Katie!

Had a DXA scan done here. The service was fast, professional, and friendly, and results were very detailed and — more importantly — carefully and patiently explained. I’ve nothing but good things to report about both the staff and equipment/​results.
If you’re interested in establishing a quantitative benchmark for training purposes I highly recommend the service. I’m pretty sure I’ll be returning myself.

Just got a scan done here and I’m very happy with it all. I think it’s very useful to get accurate numbers on these things so you can quantify your progress, whatever the goal. Paige, the technician was very friendly and provide some great insights regarding the results.
Highly recommended.

Dexafit is exactly what I needed! Low carb, high carbs, low calories, high fat, low fat… Every day it’s something new. My boyfriend has been telling me I need more calories since we started dating… but I couldn’t trust that eating more than 1200 calories a day would help me lose body fat and gain muscle. Going to Dexafit has made me realize that MORE calories is actually a good thing. I have been steadily losing fat and gaining muscle since my trip in. I am eating the right amount of food each day to stay within my macros… More on training days and less on days where I don’t go to the gym. My boo has been right from the get go about my food intake/​working out, but Dexafit is science and you can’t argue with science.
Another review mentioned that you need to be ready for your body fat number… It’s going to be higher than you think… Like quite a bit more. If you’re like me, the body fat you were told before was given to you after a Caliper test… That was great at the time, but if you’re serious of getting your body fat down and lean muscle up, you have to go to Dexafit. «DEXA is fast becoming the new „gold standard“ because it provides a higher degree of precision in only one measurement and has the ability to show exactly where fat is distributed throughout the body. It is very reliable and its results extremely repeatable; in addition, the method is safe and presents little burden to the subject,» (
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if you really wanna know what you’re made of, go to DexaFit, but don’t say I didn’t warn you: You’re fatter than you think!

This place is great to have in the city of Chicago! I wanted my body fat tested as a baseline since i am getting more and more into fitness. I bought a Groupon and scheduled my appointment online. The office is right inside of Quads Gym-​just make a left when you walk in. The scan was quick, service was friendly, and my results were explained to me. Much more accurate than home body fat testing. I am looking forward to coming back in the future to compare results.

Came in to this place to finally see what my true body fat is as well as my ‘resting’ calories burned and where my cardio needs to be. Paige was amazing. Not only did she explain everything to me but she answered any and all questions I had. After the testing she so helped me come up with a nutrition and cardio plan that best fits me to assist in my body fat reduction (which I apparently need a lot more than I thought lol– I don’t like to be average). I will without a doubt return in 3 months to see how my progress is. I recommend all 3 tests if it’s your first visit so you know everything you need to waking out
Thank you Paige!!!

Wow!!! I came into Dexanfit expecting to get my body fat percentage, VO2, and RMR but got so much more than just the tests! Paige was extremely knowledgeable and not only gave me the results but went over them in great detail and provided some amazing advice. These tests really opened my eyes in terms of what real body fat percentages look like, how many calories I actually burn working out, and my overall health. The biggest shocker was my RMR. Through years of low calorie diets I have damaged my Basic metabolic rate and Paige gave me some fantastic advice on how to combat that. Also, the tests helped me see how inaccurate my fit bit flex is and how it can be dangerous to rely on it as it severely overestimates calories burned. If you want to get serious about getting a better body composition, you need to be armed with the best information and facts. The best way to do this is go to Dexafit and have the Metafit test. Thanks!!!

If you’re looking for accurate body fat testing, then this is the place to go! You get all that & then some. Pete was very nice & knowledgeable. I will definitely go back again to track my fat losses & muscle gains!

Love this place, Vince is very courteous and professional! DEXA scans give me the exact numbers of body fat%, bone density, A/​G ratio and will compare all your results with previous ones so that you can track your progress:) I highly recommend anyone that is serious about body fat loss tracking and muscle gains! Plus this is the only DEXA scan for the public in Chicago;)

This place is tremendous and I encourage anyone to get your body fat measured a.s.a.p. There is no mystery, obesity is the mother and father of all diseases. I was looking for an accurate method to measure my body fat and found out that nothing tops the Dexa Scan. The bathroom scale is a dinosaur. This is the way to go. Vince took well good care of me was polite and knowledgeable. I would recommend getting the Metafit package, this includes the Dexa Scan, resting metabolic rate test, and the V02 max test. Do whatever it takes to get there.

Simply put, knowing my TRUE body fat % and composition motivated me to train harder and eat even better than I did before I got scanned. If you have even a passing interest in your health, then go to Dexa Fit and get a DXA body scan done.
If you REALLY want to know what your body is comprised of, there is no better way of measuring than DXA technology. Your bathroom scale, the «pincer» method… water /​air displacement — these methods are fooling you into thinking you have less body fat than you actually do.
A couple of great reasons to get a scan at Dexa Fit:
1) Non invasive procedure — I got my scan done in shorts and a t-​shirt. No uncomfortable nudity, no swimsuits, no people pinching your fat.
2) Total accuracy. And I mean total. For example, it will tell you how much lean mass you have in your arms, legs, trunk, how much bone mass you have, how much fat is in your bones and CNS, and what KIND of fat you are storing (android /​gynoid). It will also give you your T– and Z-​scores for bone density — and more.
3) Gives you your RMR — resting metabolic rate — how many calories your body burns when you just sit on your butt all day. That helps to create a plan to burn more calories than you consume on a daily basis — the foundation for a successful weight loss program.
4) Excellent, caring, and very well informed techs: Matt and Alex are highly knowledgeable about training, weight loss/​gain, and can (and do) help you to make sense of the results. They walk the walk, too — both are in excellent health and clearly practice what they preach.
5) Literally takes a total of 15 minutes from entry to exit.
I will warn you — if you’ve been using a bathroom scale or the «pinch» method to measure or estimate your body fat, you are going to get a higher reading than you’re used to seeing. Get mentally prepared for that, because it is definitely going to happen — the DXA method measures the fatty tissue of your brain (8 lbs) and fat in your bones and sinews that other methods can’t measure. This adds an estimated 5% or more to what you’re used to seeing with other methods. Don’t let that bother you — just accept it as a «new normal» and work to lower your fat from there. It’s a new benchmark point — just a way more accurate one.
These guys are great — the process is excellent and worth every penny — give it a try, I promise you won’t be disappointed.