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DEXA versus the rest (scales, InBody, skin folds etc)
DEXA versus the rest (scales, InBody, skin folds etc)
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DEXA Scan vs Bone Density Scan: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve been told you need a “DEXA scan,” you may be surprised to learn there are actually two different types of scans people commonly refer to under the same name.
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What is Resting Metabolic Rate (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 interest towards tailored wellness strategies, RMR testing offers crucial insights into individual energy expenditure at rest. It aids weight management by informing precise calorie needs and supports athletes in optimising performance through tailored nutrition plans. RMR testing serves as a vital tool for monitoring metabolic health, detecti
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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....
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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,...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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