Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a dedicated amateur, or an elite competitor, you already know that performance isn't just about training harder – it's about training smarter. It's about precision, planning, and knowing your body inside out. That’s exactly where the DEXA Athlete Package at BodyView comes in.
This isn’t your average fitness assessment. It’s a science-backed, data-driven, eye-opening analysis of how your body is built and how you can optimise it – not just to look good, but to perform better. In this article, we’ll break down exactly what the DEXA Athlete Package is, what it includes, and how it can help take your performance, recovery, and results to the next level.
What is the DEXA Athlete Package?
The DEXA Athlete Package is BodyView’s most comprehensive offering, designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who are serious about understanding and improving their body composition, metabolic function, cardiovascular fitness, and bone health.
It provides the ultimate overview of your physical condition, with five advanced assessments:
DEXA Body Composition Scan
DEXA Bone Density (Osteo) Scan
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Test
VO₂ Max Test
3D Body Scan
Personalised Athlete Consultation
Ideal for amateur or professional athletes, or anyone who trains with purpose, this package gives you unrivalled insight into how your body works — empowering you to make smarter choices and train for optimal results.
1. DEXA Body Composition Scan – Gold-Standard Analysis
The foundation of the Athlete Package is the DEXA body composition scan, widely regarded as the most accurate way to measure what your body is really made of.
While gym scales and smart devices give rough estimates, DEXA delivers clinical-grade detail. It breaks your body down into:
Fat mass (total and regional, including arms, legs, trunk and visceral fat)
Lean muscle mass in every major area of the body
Bone mineral content
Muscle symmetry between left and right sides
You’ll see exactly where you hold fat, where you build muscle, and whether you’re developing imbalances that could lead to injury or reduced performance. It’s ideal for tracking fat loss, muscle gain, and the effect of your training or nutrition plan with precision.
2. DEXA Osteo – Bone Health Assessment
Alongside the body comp scan, the Athlete Package includes a DEXA Osteo scan, which evaluates bone mineral density — a crucial but often overlooked aspect of athletic health.
Bone strength isn’t just for older adults. Athletes, especially those in endurance sports or who train intensively, are at risk of reduced bone density due to low energy availability, hormonal stress, or repetitive impact.
Prevent stress fractures and long-term issues
Identify early signs of low bone density or osteopenia
Track how training and diet affect your bone health over time
For female athletes, this is particularly important in understanding the effects of menstrual health and hormonal balance on bone strength.
3. Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Test – Understand Your Engine
Your Resting Metabolic Rate is the number of calories your body burns at rest to support vital functions. It accounts for the majority of your daily calorie expenditure.
At BodyView, this is measured using indirect calorimetry — the gold-standard method that analyses your breath for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange to calculate energy output.
Ensure you're eating enough to fuel training and recovery
Avoid under-fuelling, which can lead to fatigue, muscle loss, or hormone disruption
Tailor your calorie intake for cutting, bulking or maintenance
This test eliminates guesswork and gives you a reliable foundation for your nutrition strategy.
4. VO₂ Max Test – Your Cardiovascular Fitness Score
VO₂ Max is a measure of how efficiently your body uses oxygen during exercise — a key indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness and aerobic performance.
The VO₂ Max test at BodyView involves a treadmill or cycle ergometer protocol with a mask that measures your gas exchange in real time. You'll gradually increase the intensity until exhaustion, allowing precise calculation of:
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂ Max)
Aerobic and anaerobic thresholds
Heart rate zones for training
Caloric burn during various intensities
VO₂ Max is one of the most reliable markers of cardiovascular health and endurance potential. Whether you're a runner, cyclist, or just want to track improvements in your fitness, this test gives you a personalised cardio profile — not a generic estimate.
5. 3D Body Scan – Visualise Your Progress
The 3D Body Scan creates a high-resolution digital model of your body, showing measurements like waist, hips, chest, thighs, arms, and more — with a visual record of your shape and posture.
It’s fast, non-invasive, and ideal for tracking aesthetic and structural changes over time.
See your body’s shape and symmetry
Monitor visible progress beyond the numbers
Assess posture, alignment and potential imbalances
This scan brings your results to life in a powerful visual format — perfect for motivation and progress tracking.
6. Personalised Consultation – Turn Data into Action
After all your testing, you'll sit down with one of BodyView’s expert consultants for a detailed breakdown of your results and how they relate to your goals. This isn’t just a data dump — it’s a strategy session.
Interpret your DEXA, RMR, VO₂ Max, and 3D data
Identify strengths, weaknesses, imbalances, or red flags
Help you set achievable goals with clear steps
Tailor your training, nutrition, and recovery approach accordingly
Answer your questions in plain English
This is where it all comes together — science meets strategy, and you leave with a roadmap tailored to your body.
Exclusive BodyCompPro Report: A Complete Performance Picture
At the heart of the experience is the exclusive BodyCompPro report, a detailed, athlete-focused breakdown of your DEXA body composition scan. This premium report provides in-depth insights into fat distribution, lean muscle mass in every region of the body, muscular balance and symmetry, visceral fat levels, and more. It also benchmarks your results against athletic and general population standards — helping you set more precise goals and track progress with clinical accuracy.
Together, the DEXA Athlete Package and BodyCompPro report give you the most complete and personalised understanding of your body — empowering you to optimise training, fine-tune nutrition, prevent injury, and perform at your absolute best.
Who Is the Athlete Package For?
This isn’t just for Olympians or elite athletes. It’s for anyone who takes their training seriously and wants evidence-based insight to support their goals. Whether you’re aiming to drop fat, gain lean muscle, improve endurance, or prepare for a competition, this package gives you the tools to get there.
Amateur and semi-pro athletes
Bodybuilders and strength athletes
Endurance runners, cyclists, and triathletes
CrossFitters and HIIT enthusiasts
Team sport players
Personal trainers and fitness coaches
Anyone on a structured training or body transformation programme
Why Testing Matters More Than Guessing
Too many people rely on estimates. They track progress by weight alone, eat based on rough calorie calculators, or guess their cardio zones by feel. While that may work in the short term, it leads to plateaus, burnout, and missed potential.
The DEXA Athlete Package removes the guesswork and replaces it with scientific precision.
You’ll know:
What your body is made of
How many calories you need
How your bones are holding up
How fit you really are
What’s changing (and what isn’t)
The result? More targeted training, faster recovery, smarter fuelling, and better long-term results.
How Often Should You Repeat the Package?
How often you test depends on your goals and training cycles:
Every 3–4 months during a body transformation or performance phase
Pre- and post-season for sport-specific athletes
Every 6–12 months for general monitoring and goal setting
Consistent re-testing allows you to track trends, identify what's working, and course-correct where needed.
At BodyView, you're not just getting high-tech tests – you're getting a high-quality experience. Here’s what sets it apart:
Clinical-grade equipment in a relaxed, professional setting
Expert consultants who understand sport, performance, and health
A holistic view of your body, not just a single metric
No fads, no gimmicks – just science, data, and actionable advice
BodyView is trusted by athletes, coaches, and fitness professionals across the UK. It’s the ideal partner in your performance journey.
Ready to train smarter, fuel better, and perform at your best? Book Your DEXA Athlete Bundle Today
Know your body. Train with purpose. Perform at your peak.
The DEXA Athlete Package at BodyView – your ultimate fitness and health upgrade.