Measure instead of guess: body composition and fitness biomarkers are the foundation of every longevity strategy. In Mallorca the offering ranges from the DEXA scan (gold standard for fat, muscle and bone mass) in sports orthopaedics via 3D body scanners in recovery centres to spiroergometry for VO2max – by today’s knowledge the strongest single predictor of healthy life years – in medical centres and longevity assessments. 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 Illetes / Bendinat · Body composition / DEXA in Peguera
Clinic in central Palma with physician-prescribed HBOT (Revitalair chamber, 100 % oxygen, 60–90 minutes), plasmapheresis and personalised longevity plans following the Cenegenics protocol – online booking.
German sports orthopaedics in Palma with a whole-body cryo chamber (−110 °C, 2–3 minutes), DEXA scan, 3D body scanner and shockwave therapy – Mon–Sat 9–19, booking via Doctoralia.
German medical centres in Peguera and Palmanova with a longevity programme: lab diagnostics (inflammation, metabolism, hormones, oxidative stress), cardiovascular and neurocognitive checks, muscle mass and VO2max – 14 physicians.
Jaw alignment clinic in Illetes: the custom-made two-part MedicBite guide system aligns the lower jaw orthopaedically – for better sleep, posture, strength and breathing. 3D body scan, postural analysis, free initial consultation, Mon–Sat.
Body composition analysis in Mallorca starts with Dr. Diedrich on Avinguda Mèxic: DEXA scan (body composition and bone density), 3D body scanner and DIERS 4D gait analysis in a sports orthopaedics practice that looks after cyclists, golfers and triathletes. The VO2max stress test is available at the German Medical Centres in Peguera and Palmanova (as part of their longevity programmes). Global Clinics in the centre offers body composition analysis as part of its protocols. For the road-cycling season the combination of DEXA (muscle mass, visceral fat) and VO2max (training zones) is the most sensible starting point; repeat the measurement under the same conditions every 6 to 12 months.
Lowest list price per provider for this technology (single session or entry offer, per provider website). DEXA scans in Spain cost around €80 to €150, 3D body scans €30 to €50, spiroergometry/VO2max tests €150 to €300; longevity assessments include them (programmes from €10,000, medical centres on request).
| Provider | Location | from | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MedicBite Mallorca | Illetes (Calvià) | 0 € | Single · Package |
| Provider | Method | VO2max test |
|---|---|---|
| Global Clinics Palma | – | – |
| Klinik für Orthopädie und Sporttraumatologie Dr. Diedrich | DEXA, 3D scan | – |
| German Medical Centres (DFZ) – Longevity-Programm | – | Yes |
| MedicBite Mallorca | 3D scan | – |
Providers can complete their equipment details at any time here.
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 € 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.
What MedicBite does, how the guide system of custom-made jaw appliances works and who a first consultation is worth it for – explained in brief.
