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Shannon Miller
September 19, 2019

Genetic Testing (Part 2): Will it Ever Live Up to the Hype?

Heather Huntsman, Ph.D., CSCS, follows up on her last guest blog on consumer genetic testing to discuss how close science is getting to using DNA…

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September 13, 2019

Do “Cheat Days” Help or Hinder Results?

Falling off a meal plan can feel like failure. We anticipate starting a “diet” to abide by the rules perfectly, with no room for cheating…

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Shannon Miller
September 5, 2019

How to Know if You’re Overtraining

Can you work out too much? We tend to think more is better when setting fitness goals. Log more hours at the gym, schedule two-a-days,…

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Shannon Miller
August 29, 2019

Is Buying “Organic” Really Worth It?

There’s a never-ending debate in the nutrition world about whether organic products are “superior” to conventional products in terms of health. We all know buying…

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Shannon Miller
August 22, 2019

What does Consumer Genetic Testing Say about Fitness and Trainability?

In our ever-evolving age of information, the promise of using DNA to answer many of our health questions incredibly intriguing. If we know which genes…

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Shannon Miller
August 15, 2019

How to Strengthen your Core and Why It’s Important

Sure, we all want abs, but what lies beneath is perhaps one of the most important structures in the human body: the core. Keeping core…

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Shannon Miller
August 8, 2019

From Plant-based to Paleo, Which Diet is Right for You?

We’re flooded with diet plans that promise optimal health and weight loss, but how do you know if they are truly right for your body…

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Shannon Miller
August 1, 2019

Top 5 Tips for Healthy Summer Travel

For some, summertime brings anywhere from lavish vacations to weekend road trip escapes. Either way, stepping outside the norm of a routine while trying to…

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Shannon Miller
July 25, 2019

Can I Build Muscle While I Sleep?

Is it possible to build muscle without any effort (or…consciousness)? Heather Huntsman, Ph.D., CSCS, weighs in on two basic principles of muscle building rooted in…

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Shannon Miller
July 18, 2019

The Accuracy and Benefits (if any) of Wearables

Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch — are activity trackers and wearable devices accurate? Do they actually affect behavior change and promote weight loss? Composition ID’s scientific…

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Shannon Miller
July 11, 2019

Client Perspective: “Eat Clean and Get Your Life Back”

Richard Kelsey, Composition ID client based in the Washington, DC area had tremendous results physically and mentally after understanding his body composition and committing to…

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Shannon Miller
June 20, 2019

Guest Perspective: I Tried the “Carnivore Diet” and Here’s What Happened

Candace Coclough, certified holistic health coach, certified personal trainer, keto advocate, and founder of Get Fit With Fat (formerly The Glow Getter), describes her journey…

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Shannon Miller
June 13, 2019

Resistance Training vs. Cardio: How to Maximize Fat Burn

Ever wonder what a scientist thinks about losing weight? Composition ID’s Scientific Contributor, Heather D. Huntsman, Ph.D., CSCS, discusses important factors about burning fat through…

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Shannon Miller
May 30, 2019

What is Virtual Personal Training & How Does it Work?

Streaming isn’t just for Netflix binging anymore. There’s a new trend hitting the personal training industry that is gaining steam by leveraging similar technology: Virtual…

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Shannon Miller
May 23, 2019

How Often Should I get a DEXA Scan?

A baseline measurement of body composition can speak a lot about individual health and help inform a plan to achieve specific goals in body fat…

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