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The DEXA Difference

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 all methods are created equally. You work hard in the gym and are consistent with nutrition for a primary...

Top 10 Trends in Health & Fitness for 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 to look out for this year. Wearable Technology According to a study by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), wearable...

Client Perspective: 2018 Fall Nutrition Challenge

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 6.7 pounds of muscle and lost 3.9% body fat - and transformed her mindset around health. When a friend of mine,...

5 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

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 hard to follow all year. Don’t fret: you’re just a few tips away from staying fit, even while surrounded by cookies and eggnog. Don’t...

The Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

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 abuzz with talks of “intermittent fasting” – spending periods of time without eating. This notion has...

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

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 how his ketogenic lifestyle translates into data. This article was adapted from Chris' blog Road to Keto. 6...

Hydration Increases Lean Mass: Or does it?

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 to a scan. But there’s a rumor going around. It has been found that being overly hydrated drives up lean mass data on...

Client Perspective: 10 Fitness Lessons from 10 DEXA Body Scans

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 and find out what he learned while tracking his progress with 10 DEXA scans. This post was originally...

Resting Metabolic Rate: Accuracy Brings Results

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 a goal is unique. The most important piece of knowledge required to drive results through nutrition is...