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Most of us, at some stage in our lives, have probably said that we “need to lose some weight”, likely triggered by standing on the scale, feeling clothes getting tighter...

Muscle-building is a slow, unpredictable process subject to a range of variables (unlike fat-loss, which essentially comes down to a calories-in/calories-out equation of energy balance). It’s therefore impossible to predict...

Protein is referred to as the ‘building-block’ of muscle. Coupled with a great resistance training programme, consuming enough protein is critical if you want to build muscle mass. But how...

If you’ve tried and failed to lose weight, you are likely to have searched the internet for ‘what foods burn fat?’ or ‘how can I lose weight quickly?’ And your...

With increasing frequency BodyScan customers will say the reason they have come for a DEXA scan is because they have read Outlive by Dr Peter Attia. Peter Attia is an...

In bestselling book ‘Outlive – The Science and Art of Longevity’, Dr Peter Attia advises us to get regular DEXA scans and focus on three measurements other than body fat...

With every new BodyScan customer, during the consultation that interprets their DEXA scan results, we have to discuss activity levels because exercise affects one’s body composition (fat burn and muscle...

In his bestseller ‘Outlive’, Dr Peter Attia focuses on three DEXA scan metrics other than subcutaneous body fat. They are visceral fat, muscle mass and, the subject of this post...

In his book ‘Outlive’, Dr Peter Attia’s third DEXA scan metric of interest is that of muscle mass (the other two are visceral fat and bone density). Although we have...

If you’ve been going to a gym for a year or more, next time you’re there look around and answer this question honestly: “How many of the people in your...

“When it comes to gaining muscle, the biggest mistake I see people making is simply not training hard enough.” They are the words of BodyScan customer Nathan, 35, (pictured above)

An inspiring case study that covers testosterone replacement therapy, veganism and turning things around! When Alex had his first DEXA scan in July 2023 (left image in main pic), his...

If you’re looking to achieve a change in body composition (less fat, more muscle or both), a DEXA scan is an excellent way to measure your progress. The question, then...