Dexa Resources

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....

How to Optimize your Nutrition at Home

How to Optimize your Nutrition at Home

A majority of us have been faced with more time at home during COVID – which means more effort spent cooking and preparing food for ourselves and our families. Any type of nutrition “plan” established pre-quarantine may be difficult to sustain given the change in...

Client Perspective: Getting Back on Track with Total Body Knowledge

Client Perspective: Getting Back on Track with Total Body Knowledge

Arlington client, Carl's health journey first began with gathering knowledge about his own body composition and metabolism data, then leveraging awareness of his pitfalls in nutrition to completely change his habits to support healthy fat loss and lean muscle gain....

How to Reduce Visceral Fat with Nutrition

How to Reduce Visceral Fat with Nutrition

Fat vs. fat? We have two very different types of fat in our body. Our scientific contributor, Heather Huntsman, Ph.D. CSSC, is back again discussing subcutaneous vs. visceral fat, how they are stored, which is most dangerous, and how to reduce fat through lifestyle...

Top 5 Fall Foods that Support Immunity

Top 5 Fall Foods that Support Immunity

If you have followed our blog over the past few months, you are well informed that nutrition is a huge component of immune system health. With Fall around the corner, we’ve compiled our top 5 seasonal foods that specifically support the immune system, with bonus...

VIDEO: What to Expect During and After a DEXA & RMR Test

VIDEO: What to Expect During and After a DEXA & RMR Test

Each and every person has a unique metabolism and body composition - but numbers on a scale do not reveal either in a measurable way. The right tools are needed to measure and interpret what goes on beneath the skin. Having knowledge brings power in determining a...

Client Perspective: 6 Ways to Create Structure & See Results

Client Perspective: 6 Ways to Create Structure & See Results

Composition ID Washington, DC client, Monica, relied on one key component to drive her incredible results during quarantine: STRUCTURE. By intentionally planning workouts and meals each week, she was able to reduce body fat percent by 3% and increase muscle mass. Her...