Measure instead of guess: body composition and fitness biomarkers are the foundation of every longevity strategy. In Zurich the offering ranges from the DEXA scan (gold standard for fat, muscle and bone mass) via InBody bioimpedance and 3D body scanners to spiroergometry for VO2max – by today’s knowledge the strongest single predictor of healthy life years. Providers are performance diagnostics labs, boutique gyms, longevity clinics and recovery centres. Our comparison shows which method is available where, whether a VO2max test is possible and what the measurements cost.
By location: Body composition / DEXA in Hünenberg ZG
Longevity day clinic near the main station: 360° blood test, DNA and mitochondrial analysis, VO2max, DEXA as well as HBOT, IHHT, red light and cryo chamber.
Cryo chamber at −110 °C, HBOT hyperbaric chamber, IHHT, cold-plasma bed, H₂ inhalation and physician-supervised infusions under one roof in Zurich-West.
Cryotherapy centre in Hünenberg ZG with electric Art of Cryo chamber (−85 °C), cold-plasma bed, Flow compression, infrared and 3D body scan.
Personal training studio on the Zürichberg with DEXA scan, bioimpedance, lactate step test and indirect calorimetry – open 5:30 am to 10 pm.
IHHT cell training – also with exercise on ergometer or treadmill – in Unterstrass, evenings until 9 pm and Saturdays; metabolic and body analysis on site.
Longevity Lounge in Zurich-Unterstrass: NAD⁺ and micronutrient infusions, InBody 770 analysis, detox infrared cabin and biomarker diagnostics.
Physiotherapy and sports competence centre in Zurich-West with cryo chamber (−90 °C), performance diagnostics and metabolic analysis.
Performance diagnostics lab in Wiedikon: DXA scan (CHF 189), spiroergometry/VO2max (CHF 299), coupled test, resting energy expenditure and strength diagnostics.
Lowest list price per provider for this technology (single session or entry offer, per provider website). DEXA scans in Zurich cost around CHF 150 to 250, InBody measurements CHF 30 to 80, spiroergometry/VO2max tests CHF 250 to 500 including interpretation.
| Provider | Location | from | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryodukt Zürich (Coolzoone) | Zürich | CHF 38.– | Single · Package · Subscription |
| Training & Diagnostics Zürich | Zürich | CHF 99.– | Single · Package |
| Provider | Method | VO2max test |
|---|---|---|
| AYUN Health & Longevity Clinic | DEXA | Yes |
| Cryodukt Zürich (Coolzoone) | 3D scan | No |
| CryoDynamic Zug | 3D scan | No |
| FitExpert | DEXA, InBody (BIA) | No |
| IHHT Therapiezentrum Zürich (EMS Fitness Zürich) | n/a | n/a |
| Longevity Lounge – Health Beauty Lifestyle AG | InBody (BIA) | No |
| medathletik | n/a | n/a |
| Training & Diagnostics Zürich | DEXA | Yes |
“n/a” = not publicly stated by the provider. Providers can complete their data.
DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) measures regional fat mass, lean mass and bone density with a very low radiation dose – precise enough to detect changes of a few hundred grams. InBody and other bioimpedance devices estimate composition via electrical resistance: quick and cheap, but more susceptible to hydration fluctuations. 3D scanners capture circumferences and posture optically.
VO2max is determined by spiroergometry on an ergometer or treadmill: breathing gases are measured up to exhaustion. Large cohort studies show that high cardiorespiratory fitness goes hand in hand with markedly lower mortality – more strongly than classic risk factors.
A baseline plus follow-up measurements every 6 to 12 months makes sense.
Around CHF 150 to 250 for a whole-body scan with interpretation. In longevity check-ups the measurement is often included.
DEXA is the gold standard and additionally measures bone density. InBody (bioimpedance) is cheaper and faster but sensitive to hydration and time of day. Both work for follow-ups if conditions stay constant.
Maximum oxygen uptake is a measure of cardiorespiratory fitness. In large studies, people with high VO2max have a markedly lower risk of death – the effect is larger than that of smoking, diabetes or high blood pressure. Good news: the value is trainable.
On a cycle ergometer or treadmill you increase the load step by step to exhaustion while a mask measures your breathing gases. The test takes 45 to 75 minutes including preparation and provides training zones as well as VO2max.
The dose of a whole-body DEXA is far below that of a transatlantic flight. Pregnant women should nevertheless abstain.