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 there's a catch: even though...
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Amie Cox
- Oct 19
- 2 min
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...
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Amie Cox
- Oct 12
- 1 min
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:...
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Amie Cox
- Oct 12
- 2 min
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...
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Amie Cox
- Sep 18
- 2 min
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....
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Amie Cox
- Aug 3
- 2 min
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,...
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Amie Cox
- Jul 27
- 1 min
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....
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Amie Cox
- Jul 17
- 2 min
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...
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Amie Cox
- Jul 11
- 1 min
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...
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Amie Cox
- Oct 23, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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Amie Cox
- Sep 21, 2020
- 1 min
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....
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Amie Cox
- Sep 14, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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Amie Cox
- Aug 3, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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Amie Cox
- May 30, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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Amie Cox
- Feb 6, 2019
- 1 min
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...
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Amie Cox
- Jan 22, 2019
- 1 min
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...
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Amie Cox
- Jan 15, 2019
- 2 min
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...
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Amie Cox
- Jan 14, 2019
- 3 min
DEXA versus the rest (scales, InBody, skin folds etc)
Amie Cox, owner of Physique Science and Target Nutrition, explains the difference between BIA (biological impedance analysis) and DEXA...
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Amie Cox
- Jan 10, 2019
- 2 min
Expert tips to WIN at your new year goals... and sorry there is no easy hack here!
We are all always so full of enthusiasm in January to set goals… but did you know only twelve per cent of Australians keep their New...
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Amie Cox
- Jan 9, 2019
- 2 min
Take a look at a typical client DEXA scan
I had a client recently who was brave enough to let me record a Facebook live of her scan! Check out the video above or via the link...
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