DEXA + RMR
Metabolic baselineMetabolic Baseline
Body composition and resting calorie burn, measured together.
$27960 minutes
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Know Your Body.
Know Your Burn.
DEXA + RMR in one 60-minute session. Understand your body composition and resting calorie burn, with personalised targets and a full results consultation.
Book Your Metabolic Baseline · $279No referral neededResults explained on the dayDEXA + RMR togetherMiranda, Sydney
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Fitness testing
VO2 Max Test
Measure aerobic fitness and get your personal training zones.
$34960 minutes
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DEXA + RMR + VO2 Max
Full Lab
Body composition, metabolism and fitness in one complete baseline.
$59990 minutes
Book Full Lab What’s included
Two tests. Two different questions.
A more useful baseline.
A DEXA scan shows your body composition. An RMR test measures the energy you use at rest. Together, they give your calorie targets more context than a scale or calculator alone.
01 / BODY COMPOSITIONThe DEXA scan
What is your body
actually made of?
DEXA uses low-dose X-rays to measure fat mass, lean mass and bone mineral content. You lie still on the scanner while it builds a detailed picture of your body composition.
- Body fat percentage and fat massA baseline you can compare with future scans.
- Lean mass, region by regionSee the breakdown across your arms, legs and trunk.
- Visceral fat estimateUnderstand fat stored around the abdominal organs.
- Bone measurementsBone mineral content and whole-body density information.
A body composition scan is not a diagnostic osteoporosis assessment.
02 / RESTING METABOLISMThe RMR test
What does your body
burn at rest?
Resting metabolic rate testing analyses the oxygen you use and carbon dioxide you breathe out while resting. No workout required. Just lie back and breathe normally.
- Your measured resting calorie burnNot a prediction based on height, age and weight.
- Measured versus predicted metabolismSee how your result compares with standard equations.
- A more informed calorie starting pointWe factor in your activity to estimate daily needs.
- Calorie and protein targetsInterpreted alongside your composition and goals.
RMR is your energy use at rest, not your total daily calorie burn. More about RMR testing ↗
Why do them together?
Your calorie target needs
more than a body weight.
Two people can weigh the same and have different amounts of lean mass and different resting energy needs. Measuring both gives us a stronger starting point for the conversation.
Find your starting point01
Understand your starting point
See fat mass and lean mass alongside your measured resting metabolism.
02
Put your nutrition into context
Discuss calorie and protein targets with your goals, activity and results in mind.
03
Have something useful to track
Keep both reports in your dashboard and compare your results when you retest.
Your visit
One appointment.
Everything explained.
Allow 60 minutes for your Metabolic Baseline. Both tests and your results consultation are included.
- 01
Choose your time
Book online, then follow the preparation instructions in your confirmation. RMR testing requires fasting and avoiding exercise beforehand.
- 02
Get both measurements
Complete your resting breathing test and DEXA scan in the same appointment. There is no exercise test in this package.
- 03
Make sense of the results
We explain your results, discuss your targets and upload both reports to your personal results dashboard.
Choose your test
Start with your metabolic baseline.
Or look at the bigger picture.
All options include a results consultation. Choose a service below to see available appointment times.
DEXA + RMR together
Metabolic Baseline
Body composition + resting metabolism
$279 AUD
60-minute appointment
- Full-body DEXA scan
- Measured resting metabolic rate
- Calorie and protein targets
- Results consultation
- Both reports in your dashboard
For a clearer nutrition and body composition starting point.
Book Metabolic Baseline
Fitness testing only
VO2 Max Test
Aerobic fitness + training zones
$349 AUD
60-minute appointment
- Graded exercise test on a bike
- Measured aerobic capacity
- Personalised training zones
- Results consultation
- Report in your dashboard
Choose this for fitness testing. DEXA and RMR are not included.
Book VO2 Max
All three tests
Full Lab
Body composition + metabolism + fitness
$599 AUD
90-minute appointment
- Full-body DEXA scan
- Resting metabolic rate test
- VO2 Max test and training zones
- Extended results consultation
- All reports in your dashboard
Add aerobic fitness to your body composition and metabolic baseline.
Book Full LabVO2 Max and Full Lab require pre-exercise screening. Testing is subject to suitability. Follow the preparation instructions for the package you book.
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Why combine DEXA and RMR?
DEXA gives you your body composition, including lean mass and fat mass. RMR measures your calorie burn at rest. Together, they provide more context for setting calorie and protein targets than either measurement alone.
Is everything done in one appointment?
Yes. Metabolic Baseline includes your DEXA scan, RMR test and results consultation in one 60-minute appointment at our Miranda clinic. Both reports are uploaded to your results dashboard.
How do I prepare?
Follow the instructions in your booking confirmation. Our current RMR guidance is to fast for four hours, avoid caffeine and nicotine for four hours, and avoid exercise for twelve hours before testing. Arrive rested and normally hydrated.
If fasting may be unsuitable for you, or you have a condition or medication that could affect testing, contact us before booking. Do not change prescribed medication without advice from your doctor. Read the RMR service information ↗
Will this tell me exactly how much to eat?
It gives you a measured resting metabolic rate, not a direct measurement of your entire daily energy use. We use your result, activity and goals to estimate a calorie starting point. Your real-world progress helps refine that target over time.
Do I need a referral? Is DEXA suitable for everyone?
No GP referral is needed for body composition testing. DEXA uses low-dose X-rays and must not be performed during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, might be pregnant or have a suitability question, speak with the clinic before booking.
These tests provide health and fitness insights, not a medical diagnosis. Speak with your doctor about medical concerns.
Should I book VO2 Max or Full Lab instead?
Choose Metabolic Baseline for body composition and resting metabolism. Choose the standalone VO2 Max test for aerobic fitness and training zones. Choose Full Lab if you want all three tests, including DEXA and RMR. VO2 testing involves hard exercise and requires pre-exercise screening.
Precision Body Lab · Miranda
Less guesswork.
A better baseline.
Body composition. Resting metabolism.
One appointment to understand both.
Find us
In the heart of Miranda.
Suite 1, 32-36 Urunga Parade
Miranda NSW 2228
Ground-floor entrance, with no stairs or lifts. Street parking outside, or Westfield carpark directly across the road.
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