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DEXA versus the rest (scales, InBody, skin folds etc)
DEXA versus the rest (scales, InBody, skin folds etc)
Amie Cox
Jan 14, 20193 min read
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RMR testing
Resting metabolic rate (RMR) testing is currently in the spotlight due to its role in personalised health and fitness. With a surge in...
Amie Cox
Feb 103 min read
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Assessing Lean Mass Symmetry
DEXA and Exercise Physiologist Interventions DEXA scans provide an Exercise Physiologist with detailed body composition data, enabling...
Amie Cox
Apr 12, 20241 min read
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DEXA Scans for Body Composition:
Why Each Machine is Unique Have you heard about DEXA scans? They are a high-tech way to measure your body fat, muscle, and bones. But...
Amie Cox
Dec 3, 20232 min read
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From Athletes to Everyone: The Universal Appeal of Dexa Scans
DEXA body composition scans can be particularly valuable for everyday people who are not necessarily athletes, bodybuilders, or...
Amie Cox
Oct 19, 20232 min read
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Dual Sides, One Goal: The Quest for Muscular Symmetry
Assessing the symmetry of lean mass is an important reason some individuals opt for a DEXA scan. Assessing Lean Mass Symmetry:...
Amie Cox
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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DEXA for Bariatric Surgery
Using DEXA for assessing body composition in bariatric clients has the added benefit of shifting the focus away from solely using scale...
Amie Cox
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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8 ways to increase your bone density
Increasing bone density and preventing bone loss are important for maintaining overall bone health and reducing the risk of fractures....
Amie Cox
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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Science version about calcium and muscle contraction
Calcium plays a crucial role in muscle contraction. When a nerve impulse reaches the muscle, it triggers the release of acetylcholine,...
Amie Cox
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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Simple version about calcium and muscle contraction
Did you know that if you engage in regular and intense exercise, it is essential to have enough calcium to support muscle contraction....
Amie Cox
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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DEXA Body composition scan vs bone density scan
A DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) body composition scan and a DEXA scan for measuring bone mineral density (BMD) are two...
Amie Cox
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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Why DEXA is a Gold Standard Measurement
DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is a more comprehensive and accurate method for assessing body composition compared to...
Amie Cox
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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Gluten-Free Zucchini Fritters
Made with lupin flour, these gluten-free zucchini fritters are tasty and super quick to whip up! Ingredients: FRITTERS 100g self raising...
Amie Cox
Oct 23, 20201 min read
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Satay Chicken Stir-Fry
This tasty recipe calls for kecap manis, an Indonesian sweet soy sauce with a sweeter and thicker consistency than regular soy sauce....
Amie Cox
Sep 21, 20201 min read
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Banana Bread Cookies
You are only 6 ingredients away from a batch of these delicious and oh-so-easy cookies the whole family will enjoy. They're also paleo...
Amie Cox
Sep 14, 20201 min read
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Mexican Penne with avo
Low fat and quick to prepare, while being rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C. Ingredients 100g wholemeal penne 1 tsp rapeseed oil 1 large...
Amie Cox
Aug 3, 20201 min read
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Creamy Pumpkin Soup
The perfect belly-warming soup for when the mercury drops. Ingredients: Pumpkin 1.2kg 1 Chilli 1 onion 50g of butter or nuttelex olive...
Amie Cox
May 30, 20201 min read
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Why do we allow 30 mins for your first scan appointment?
Jacinta King - talks about why we allow 30 mins for your first scan. When you come in for your initial DEXA scan, it's a thirty minute...
Amie Cox
Feb 6, 20191 min read
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DEXA is NOT just for elite athletes or CrossFitters and body builders.
Busting the myth that DEXA scans are only for sporty, fit people and talks about measuring visceral fat. There is a perception that DEXA...
Amie Cox
Jan 22, 20191 min read
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Meet Amie Cox, Owner of Physique Science
Hi! I'm Amie Cox and I own Target Nutrition and Physique Science. I thought I'd say hi and share a little of my background with you and...
Amie Cox
Jan 15, 20192 min read
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