DEXA body composition
A quick, low-dose scan of lean mass, fat, and visceral fat by region, with 1 to 2 percent accuracy.
Free for members · $150 for non-members
Advanced Body Composition and Metabolic Testing in Columbus, Ohio
What gets measured gets improved.
The Performance Medicine Lab on Kinnear Road turns guesswork into a plan. Measure your body, metabolism, fitness, and recovery with the same technology trusted by Division I, pro, and Olympic athletes.
Call (614) 437-9002“The DEXA and RMR testing have helped me track my metrics every step of the way.” Joe Kovacs, 3× Olympic silver medalist
80+ five-star reviews · Trusted by Columbus families since 2004
Trusted at the highest level
The same systems the pros use.
We test and treat Olympians, NFL and WNBA players, professional lacrosse players, and UFC fighters. We run the DEXA scans for the Columbus Crew, handle sports science testing for the Columbus Fury, and work with many Division I athletes. But most of our testing is for everyday people who want to use the same technology and systems to improve their own health and performance.
The lab
Know your numbers.
For athletes chasing performance and anyone who wants a clear baseline for their health. Every test includes professional interpretation of your results. We can also build a plan to act on them, though that is not automatically included with each test. See the details on our DEXA scan, VO2 max test, and RMR test.
DEXA bone density
The clinical standard for bone density, measuring hip and spine density with T and Z scores.
Free for members · $150 for non-members
Resting metabolic rate
A simple breathing test that reveals your daily calorie needs at rest.
Free for members · $100 for non-members
VO2 max
A treadmill or bike test of aerobic capacity, training zones, and cardiovascular fitness.
Free for members · $200 for non-members
Sports science testing
Force plates, strength testing, mobility screens, and timing gates, the same technology used by Division I, pro, and Olympic teams.
Home sleep testing
A simple at-home study using our SleepImage Ring that tracks oxygen, heart rate, and breathing while you sleep.
$100 for members (50% off) · $200 for non-members
Patient stories
Numbers that change the plan.
“Dr. Shawn and all of the resources at THE ARMORY have been such an important piece of my preparations for the Olympic Games. Dr. Shawn has helped me to dial in my macros, and the DEXA and RMR testing have helped me track my metrics every step of the way. I can’t thank Dr. Shawn or the staff at THE ARMORY enough for their continued support. Can’t say enough about how much your support has meant to us!”
Joe Kovacs · Shot putter · 3× Olympic silver medalist, 2× World Champion, 3× Diamond League champion
“Such great tests available, with so many on-site perks. The staff was great helping my husband and me get set up and figure out which fitness tests would be best for our needs. Excited to have this in our own backyard.”
CG · Google review
“Completed a DEXA scan with them. Very helpful!”
Bickford Fitness · Google review
Questions
Good to know.
DEXA body composition scans (including visceral adipose tissue), DEXA bone mineral density scans, resting metabolic rate, VO2 max, home sleep testing, lab work, and more, all in our Performance Medicine Lab.
No. Testing is open to everyone, and members receive member pricing.
No outside referral or prescription needed. You can book your DEXA scan, VO2 max, and other tests directly with us, and our on-site THE ARMORY physicians handle any order that is required, so there is no separate visit to another doctor. If a result calls for follow-up, your medical care team is right here.
At THE ARMORY's Performance Medicine Lab on Kinnear Road in Columbus, near OSU and just minutes from Grandview and downtown Columbus. It is one of the few places in Columbus offering DEXA body composition and bone density, VO2 max, and resting metabolic rate testing together, with the medical and performance staff on site to interpret your results the same day.
Our medical and performance teams help you turn the data into a clear, personalized plan, whether that means a nutrition plan with our registered dietitian, a training program with a strength and conditioning coach, or a follow-up with your performance-medicine provider.
Book through the get-started form and we will get you scheduled.
Related: Sports Performance · Medical Weight Loss · Performance Medicine
Measure what matters.
Included with or discounted by membership. Your first visit applies toward your first month when you join within 30 days.
Medically reviewed by Shawn Bailey, MD · Last reviewed June 2026