Category: Body Fat Test
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Why a DEXA Scan is the Best Way to Track Body Fat
You step onto the bathroom scale, look down, and sigh. Despite weeks of eating well and exercising, the number hasn’t moved. In fact, it might have even gone up. You feel frustrated and confused about why your program isn’t working. Here is a friendly reminder: you are so much more than a number on a…
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Unlock True Wellness with Live Lean Rx Testing
We all want to feel good, but sometimes our daily habits miss the mark without us even realizing it. Have you ever wondered why some meals leave you energized while others make you feel sluggish? The secret often lies in understanding your unique body chemistry. Your well-being, comfort, and overall happiness are directly tied to…
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Increasing Muscle Mass While in a Caloric Deficit
For most people, ‘losing weight’ boils down to getting rid of body fat. And to lose weight, you must increase the number of calories you burn with exercise and activity while reducing the number of calories you consume from food intake. By adopting a caloric deficit, you’ll certainly lose weight but 99% of the time…
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Body Composition: Why You Should Care
“I really need to lose a few pounds.” We’ve probably all had this conversation with our self when getting dressed in the morning or even being brave enough to step on the bathroom scales. As a society, Americans are typically overweight, increasing the need for weight management and fitness programs. So when you’ve decided to…
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The Risk of Visceral Fat and Other Fat Types
When we were toddlers, we were told that little girls were made of “sugar and spice, and everything nice,” and little boys were composed of “frogs and snails, and puppy dog’s tails.” Although the old nursery rhyme was cute, it’s definitely not what we’re made of as adults. Our bodies are made of millions of…
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What is your metabolic type?
One thing we can all figure out quickly after a trip to the gym, a day on the beach, or a walk through the mall: People come in ALL shapes and sizes. Diet, exercise, lifestyle, and genetics all play a part in our bodies and how easy (or hard) it is to get into the…
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The Ideal Body Fat Percentage: So, What Is it?
Body fat. It’s just two words, but those words often strike fear in many of the health-conscious. When we were babies, it was OK to have a few extra rolls here and there, but scientists have found that too much fat is hard on your health by the time you have reached puberty and adulthood.…