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How Does Dehydration Affect Body Composition?

How Does Dehydration Affect Body Composition?

We are made of up to 60% water. You read that correctly: close to two-thirds of our body is comprised of H2O. It’s no surprise that water is one of the most important compounds in the body, with essential functions that keep us alive and healthy. When it comes to body...

Why You Should Start on Your Summer Goals in the Winter

Why You Should Start on Your Summer Goals in the Winter

We have some bad news: only 8% of people actually stick to their “New Year, New Me” goals they’ve set in January. That means 92% of us revert back to old, unhealthy habits. When warmer weather finally comes around, we are cued with new motivation to get back on track....

The Benefits of Hiring a Nutrition Coach

The Benefits of Hiring a Nutrition Coach

What you choose to feed your body every day is not always an easy decision. With so much information out there on what a “healthy diet” looks like, it can seem overwhelming and downright impossible to piece together – and stick to – a nutrition plan that works for...

Be S.M.A.R.T. About Your New Year’s Resolutions

Be S.M.A.R.T. About Your New Year’s Resolutions

It’s the season of new beginnings, with many of us declaring a New Year’s resolution (or two) in hopes of making substantial change in our lives. It can be easy to identify a way to improve an aspect of your life – like your health, wealth, or happiness – but without...

Your New Morning Routine for 2022

Your New Morning Routine for 2022

Ever notice that your morning experience affects your entire day? What we do (or don’t do) in the time immediately after opening our eyes can set the stage for the rest of our waking hours. Apply these few simple habits to revamp your morning routine in the New Year...

The Most Effective Way to Build Lean Muscle Mass

The Most Effective Way to Build Lean Muscle Mass

Tired of seeing no change in muscle development, though you think you’ve tried everything at the gym? The most effective ways to increase lean muscle mass include more than just pumping iron. Read on to learn what else goes into muscle development in order to make the...

What Makes a DEXA Scan Different?

What Makes a DEXA Scan Different?

Body composition, or the proportion of fat, muscle and bone within the body, is a significant factor in overall health. There are several ways to measure and analyze body composition, but turns out, not all methods are created equally. Read more to learn how the DEXA...

5 Tips to Optimize Rest & Recovery

5 Tips to Optimize Rest & Recovery

Feeling the need to jump back into a fast-paced, active, and productive lifestyle after being cooped up for a year? We get it. However, too much bouncing back can leave little time for necessary processes the body needs to stay healthy: rest and recovery. And it’s not...

Meet Your Composition ID Washington, DC Ambassadors!

Meet Your Composition ID Washington, DC Ambassadors!

In this special edition of the blog, we are proud to announce your new Composition ID Ambassadors in Washington, D.C.! You may have seen them around town, jogging the Mall, frequenting healthy eateries, and fully embodying a healthy lifestyle every step of the way....