Medical
The Human Optimization Lab
The Science That Powers Every Division.
The Human Optimization Lab sits at the center of THE ARMORY ecosystem — connecting Medical, Fitness, Recovery, and Sports Performance through measurable data and applied science.
This is where objective testing meets real-world application — helping our providers make smarter, faster, more personalized decisions for every member. Our goal is simple: to quantify progress and remove guesswork. The Human Optimization Lab gives every client — from patient to athlete — the same level of scientific insight used by top professional organizations.
What gets measured can be improved. What gets improved changes everything.
How It Powers the Four Divisions
The Human Performance Lab supports the Medical Division with advanced testing that drives precision care. DEXA BMD evaluates bone health, while DEXA Body Composition with VATs measures visceral fat and muscle loss risk. RMR testing informs hormone balance, weight management, and nutrition to guide personalized, evidence-based health plans.
The Human Performance Lab supports the Fitness Division with advanced data that drives results. DEXA Body Composition tracks muscle gain and fat loss, while VO₂ Max and RMR testing guide personalized training and nutrition. These insights help coaches optimize workout intensity, recovery, and long-term progress with precision and confidence.
The Human Performance Lab supports the Recovery Division by providing baseline and post-rehab testing to measure healing, identify strength asymmetries, and assess readiness to return to full function. This data gives physical therapists and massage therapists objective recovery metrics to guide treatment and accelerate safe, measurable progress.
The Human Performance Lab supports the Sports Performance Division through advanced sports science testing — including force plates, VALD systems, timing gates, and motion analysis. This data drives detailed athlete profiles for power, agility, speed, and endurance, guiding individualized programs that reduce injury risk and maximize performance potential.
Core Testing & Technology
Why It Matters
For athletes, body composition testing provides critical insights into how muscle and fat are distributed throughout the body — revealing imbalances, asymmetries, and opportunities to optimize strength-to-weight ratio for peak performance. It helps identify whether training and nutrition are producing the desired adaptations and highlights areas where recovery or mobility work may be needed to prevent overuse or injury.
For everyday individuals, DEXA body composition testing is the most accurate way to understand overall health and metabolism. It distinguishes between lean muscle, fat mass, and visceral fat — the deep abdominal fat most closely linked to chronic disease risk. This data empowers people to make informed decisions about nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes to build strength, improve metabolic health, and sustain long-term vitality.
Understanding body composition allows for targeted, data-driven strategies to enhance performance, longevity, and overall well-being.
What to Expect
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Quick, painless scan using low-dose X-ray technology
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Extremely accurate: 1–2% margin of error compared to 5–15% error with calipers or bioimpedance methods
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Breaks down lean muscle and fat mass in each major region of the body, including trunk, android (abdomen), right and left arms, gynoid region (hips/glutes), and right and left legs
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Highlights asymmetries between right and left sides, which can reveal the impact of injuries or overtraining
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Provides a comprehensive picture of body composition for health and performance
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Allows for comparisons over time, so progress can be tracked accurately before and after training or nutrition changes
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Results reviewed by our medical and performance team with tailored recommendations
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For athletes: guidance to optimize muscle balance, reduce injury risk, and align body composition with sport-specific demands
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For everyday people: personalized strategies to build muscle, reduce unhealthy fat, improve metabolic health, and support long-term independence
DEXA Bone Mineral Density
Why It Matters
For athletes, bone density testing provides critical insight into skeletal strength and durability. It can identify early signs of overtraining, stress injury risk, or nutrient deficiencies that weaken bone structure. Understanding bone density helps guide adjustments in nutrition, recovery, and training load to maintain resilience and longevity in sport.
For everyday individuals, DEXA bone density testing remains the gold standard for detecting low bone mass and tracking changes over time. It allows for early intervention to prevent osteoporosis, reduce fracture risk, and preserve independence and mobility with age.
By quantifying bone health with precision, this test empowers proactive strategies to strengthen the foundation of movement — ensuring both athletes and non-athletes can remain active, capable, and strong for years to come.
What to Expect
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Quick, painless scan using low-dose X-ray technology
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Measures bone density at key sites such as hips and spine
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Provides a T-score and Z-score to evaluate bone strength compared to healthy norms
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Results reviewed by our medical team with a clear prevention or treatment plan
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For athletes: insights to adjust nutrition, recovery, and training loads to minimize injury risk
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For everyday people: personalized strategies to improve bone health, reduce fracture risk, and support long-term mobility and quality of life
Why It Matters
For athletes, knowing your resting metabolic rate is key to fueling properly — too few calories can slow recovery and performance, while too many can add unwanted weight. For everyday people, RMR testing identifies how many calories your body burns at rest, which is the foundation for designing safe, efficient nutrition and exercise plans. It helps reduce the risk of weight-related conditions, improves energy, and supports long-term health.
What to Expect
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Simple, non-invasive test performed while you relax and breathe into a device
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Measures how much oxygen you consume and carbon dioxide you produce at rest
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Provides an exact measure of daily calorie needs, not just an estimate
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Results reviewed by our integrated team with a clear nutrition and fitness action plan
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For athletes: precise fueling strategies to maximize training, recovery, and body composition goals
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For everyday people: personalized guidance to improve metabolism, manage weight, and support healthier living
Why It Matters
VO₂ max testing measures how efficiently your body uses oxygen — the single best indicator of cardiovascular fitness. For athletes, it helps fine-tune training to maximize endurance and performance. For everyday people, it reveals whether you’re fit enough to lower your risk for premature heart and lung disease. Just as important, it gives us the data to design efficient, personalized exercise plans that improve quality of life, extend longevity, and make every workout count.
What to Expect
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Lab-based test performed on a treadmill or bike with a breathing mask
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Measures oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide output, and heart rate during exercise
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Determines aerobic capacity, thresholds, and training zones
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Results reviewed by our medical and performance team with a clear action plan
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For athletes: targeted strategies to boost endurance, speed, and recovery
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For everyday people: personalized programs to safely improve cardiovascular health and long-term fitness
Sports Science Testing
Why It Matters
Sports science testing provides data you can’t get from standard workouts or check-ups. For athletes, it highlights strengths, weaknesses, and movement patterns that directly affect performance, giving them a competitive edge and reducing injury risk. For everyday people, it helps improve balance, mobility, and strength to prevent falls, move more comfortably, and maintain independence and quality of life. By using the same advanced technology trusted by Division I programs and pro teams (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and the U.S. Olympic Team), we deliver precise insights that make training and recovery smarter.
What to Expect
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Force plate testing to measure power output, landing mechanics, and asymmetry
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Isometric strength testing to profile joint-specific strength
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Hamstring strength testing to target performance and injury prevention
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Range of motion and mobility testing to assess joint movement and flexibility
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Electronic timing gates for precise sprint and agility measurements
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Results reviewed by our integrated team of physicians, dietitians, physical therapists, and strength coaches with a tailored action plan
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For athletes: targeted strategies to maximize performance, speed, and recovery while minimizing injury risk
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For everyday people: personalized programs to improve mobility, balance, and cardiovascular fitness for better health and longevity
Why It Matters
For athletes, poor sleep can sap performance, slow recovery, and increase injury risk. For everyday people, undiagnosed sleep issues raise the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, while also driving fatigue, mood changes, and reduced quality of life. Identifying and treating sleep concerns early protects long-term health, restores energy, and improves performance both on and off the field.
What to Expect
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Simple, at-home study done in the comfort of your own bed
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Small smart ring or lightweight sensors track oxygen, heart rate, breathing, and airflow
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Results reviewed by our medical team with clear next steps explained
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If needed, we can help you work on lifestyle changes and, when appropriate, prescribe GLP-1 medications. We can also refer you to trusted partners for an oral appliance fitting, a sleep specialist for possible CPAP or BiPAP therapy, or an ENT for further evaluation.
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For athletes: insights to optimize recovery, energy, and on-field performance
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For everyday people: personalized strategies to improve sleep quality, reduce disease risk, and support healthier, more energized living
Bottom Line
Your health, performance, and quality of life shouldn’t be left to guesswork. With advanced testing at THE ARMORY, you’ll know exactly where you stand and how to move forward with confidence. Whether you’re chasing peak performance or simply want to live stronger, longer, we’ll give you the data and guidance to get there.
Schedule your test today and start building a smarter path to better health.