T-Scores and Z-Scores Explained: Interpreting Your Bone Density Scan
Receiving a bone density report can be confusing, particularly when it includes unfamiliar terms such as T-scores and Z-scores. Many people are told their results are “normal” or “low” without fully understanding what those numbers actually mean or how they relate to bone health over time. Bone density is commonly assessed using a Bone Mineral […]
Understanding Your DEXA Scan Results: A Comprehensive Guide
A DEXA scan provides detailed and highly accurate information about your body composition, but the value of that information depends on how well it is understood. Many people receive their DEXA results and focus on a single number, such as body fat percentage or weight, without fully understanding what the full report is showing. This […]
How DEXA Scans Work: The Science Behind the Gold Standard in Body Composition
Understanding your body composition starts with understanding how it is measured. While many tools claim to assess body fat or muscle mass, very few explain the science behind how those numbers are generated. This is where DEXA scanning stands apart. Rather than relying on estimates or predictive formulas, DEXA uses clinically validated imaging technology to […]
DEXA vs BMI, BIA and Skinfolds: Which Body Composition Test Is Most Accurate?
Tracking your health or fitness progress requires more than watching the number on the scale. Two people can weigh the same but have completely different levels of fat, muscle and bone mass. This is why body composition testing has become so important. Yet with multiple testing methods available, it can be difficult to know which […]
What Is a DEXA Scan? The Ultimate Guide to Body Composition Analysis
Understanding your body goes far beyond the number on the scale. Two people can weigh the same, yet have completely different levels of muscle, fat, bone strength and metabolic health. This is why DEXA scanning has become the gold standard for anyone wanting a clear, accurate picture of their body composition. A DEXA scan provides […]
DEXA Scans for Osteoporosis: How to Monitor and Improve Your Bone Health
Bone health plays a critical role in long-term well-being, yet it is often overlooked until a problem arises. Conditions such as osteopenia and osteoporosis can develop gradually over many years without obvious symptoms, meaning bone loss is frequently undetected until a fracture occurs. This is why understanding bone health and monitoring changes early is so […]
Visceral Fat, the Ticking Time Bomb
This post is a 2 minute read Visceral fat, otherwise known as belly fat, is stored deep within your abdomen and surrounding organs such as the intestines, liver, and pancreas. You might have heard of it before from fat loss gurus like Michael Mosley, and other wellness experts like Peter Attia. So, what’s all the fuss, […]
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The importance of Sleep on muscle gain.
Does sleep have any effect on your muscles? Our Sports Scientists hear all the time from clients that their sleeping patterns are poor. Late nights out, working late, mind racing when your head hits the pillow etc. Can you relate? It is very well known and documented that sleep plays a crucial part of humans’ […]
Can you convert Fat into Muscle?
Fat into Muscle. Myth or fact? When a client says they want to turn their fat into muscle what they are really saying is that they want to lose fat and gain muscle! Now, there are really two goals in that sentence; 1. Reduce fat 2. Gain muscle. This is a great goal and losing fat […]