by Ezra Angier | Jun 21, 2024 | Body Composition and Metabolism, DEXA, Fitness Lifestyle
You’ve been working out consistently and your weight hasn’t moved much – is your hard work paying off? It can be tough to assess objectively whether you’re gaining muscle. It’s common to keep track of your weight while working out, but weight isn’t the most accurate...
by Ezra Angier | Jun 7, 2024 | Body Composition and Metabolism, DEXA, Fitness Lifestyle
If you’re looking to lose fat, gain muscle, or both, then body composition exercises can play a key role in your fitness plan. The best training plan will take into account your goals, current fitness level, and the time you can commit to training. The exercises in...
by Ezra Angier | May 17, 2024 | Body Composition and Metabolism, DEXA
So, your calorie deficit isn’t working. Before you switch gears to a new diet or workout plan, it’s important to figure out why your current plan isn’t working. There are a few reasons why your weight loss efforts might not be leading to your desired results....
by Ezra Angier | May 3, 2024 | Body Composition and Metabolism, DEXA
If you’ve ever experienced the scale creeping up after you start hitting the gym, you’ve likely wondered whether the gain is from fat or muscle. While 1lb of fat and 1lb of muscle weigh the same amount, they can look, feel, and act very differently. Understanding fat...
by Ezra Angier | Apr 19, 2024 | Body Composition and Metabolism, DEXA, Health and Fitness Testing
Weight, BMI, body fat, waist-to-height or waist-to-hip ratios… There are plenty of metrics we can pay attention to when it comes to assessing our body composition. In this blog, we’ll take a look at body fat percentage and ask what a healthy level of body fat looks...