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Shannon Miller
February 20, 2019

Not So Risky Business: Your DEXA Radiation Questions Answered

It’s considered best practice to assess benefits and risks before taking part in any medical procedure. After discovering DXA technology, clients commonly become curious about…

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Shannon Miller
February 14, 2019

News Flash: You (Probably) Don’t Have a Slow Metabolism

“I can’t lose weight because I have a slow metabolism.” We hear it all the time, and for some, this is very true. However, for…

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Shannon Miller
February 6, 2019

The True Value of a DEXA Scan

If you ask most people what they value most in life, often times the answer is their health. A healthy body (and mind) usually means…

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Shannon Miller
January 30, 2019

Comparing Body Composition Reports: DEXA versus 3D Scan

When considering measuring and tracking body composition data to achieve health goals, it’s important to understand not only what each testing method entails, but what…

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Shannon Miller
January 23, 2019

Client Perspective: I Tried to Improve my VO2 Max and it Didn’t Go Well

Ryan Pfister, a CompositionID client in Washington, DC, documents his journey with VO2 max testing. This post was originally published on Ryan’s Medium page. Thanks for letting…

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Shannon Miller
January 16, 2019

The Benefits of Online Nutrition Coaching

It can be hard to craft a plan that aligns with your goals when there are seemingly endless unproven trends in health that promise short-term…

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Shannon Miller
January 9, 2019

The DEXA Difference

When it comes to body composition, you want to know the truth. Several testing procedures have been developed to provide body composition information, but not…

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Shannon Miller
January 2, 2019

Top 10 Trends in Health & Fitness for 2019

A new year means new trends in health, fitness and wellness. We surveyed several leading health giants to find 10 of the most notable trends…

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Shannon Miller
December 27, 2018

Client Perspective: 2018 Fall Nutrition Challenge

Emily, a 2018 Fall Nutrition Challenge winner, documents her journey and incredible results from six weeks of hard work in fitness and nutrition. She gained…

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Shannon Miller
December 10, 2018

5 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

While the holidays are filled with fun times with loved ones, it’s hard not to fall off a nutrition or exercise plan you’ve worked so…

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Shannon Miller
December 3, 2018

The Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Skip breakfast? It’s not exactly what the doctor would normally recommend. But could it be beneficial to your health? Health experts and wellness enthusiasts are…

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Shannon Miller
November 26, 2018

Client Perspective: What I learned in 6 Minutes from a DEXA Scan

Chris Vrooman, Arlington, VA client, discusses his learnings from a single CompID scan using DEXA technology. Read on to dive deeper into his perspective and…

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Shannon Miller
November 19, 2018

Hydration Increases Lean Mass: Or does it?

If you’ve taken a CompID Scan with DEXA technology before, you know there’s no need to abide by any specific fasting or hydration conditions prior…

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Shannon Miller
November 5, 2018

Client Perspective: 10 Fitness Lessons from 10 DEXA Body Scans

Ryan Pfister, a CompositionID client in Washington, DC, documented his body composition journey from May 2017 to October 2018. Follow along to see his transformation…

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Shannon Miller
October 22, 2018

Resting Metabolic Rate: Accuracy Brings Results

Let’s face it, whether it’s losing fat or gaining muscle, your body composition goals are personal. Since every body is different, everybody’s approach to achieving…

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