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6 Tips for Gaining Muscle Mass
Losing body fat is theoretically quite easy. Consume less energy (by way of fewer calories) than you expend and fat-loss will occur. Increasing muscle mass or ‘hypertrophy’, on the other...
16th Dec 2022
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Is Intermittent Fasting Good for Weight Loss?
Intermittent Fasting (IF) has hit the headlines in recent years, touted by many to be a superior way to lose body fat (and build muscle). Many BodyScan customers tell us...
25th Nov 2022
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6 Reasons Why Your Calorie Deficit Isn’t Working
The fundamental principle of weight-loss is that you have to be in a sustained energy (calorie) deficit over time. Or more simply: over the long term, “calories in” has to...
10th Nov 2022
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What Does A DEXA Body Scan Show Me?
At the simplest level, a DEXA body composition scan shows how much fat, lean mass and bone you have in your body. DEXA scans are universally regarded as the ‘gold...
24th Oct 2022
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What Is A Healthy Body Fat Percentage?
What is body fat and body fat percentage? Body fat is just as essential to the proper functioning of your body as muscle, organs and bones. Body fat provides cushioning and...
28th Sep 2022
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How To Work Out Maintenance Calories
What are ‘maintenance calories’ or ‘calorie maintenance’? Most people start thinking about the calories in food and drink when they’re looking to lose weight. That’s because, to achieve weight-loss, the...
23rd Sep 2022
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What do I wear for a DEXA body scan?
If you’re on this page you’re probably wondering how to prepare for a DEXA body scan. What to wear, whether you can eat or drink, are there any prohibited activities,...
29th Jul 2022
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Can I have a DEXA scan with a Pacemaker?
If you’re coming to BodyScan for a DEXA body scan, you may be concerned if you have an implant, such as a Pacemaker or Cochlear, prosthesis, breast implant or just...
25th Jul 2022
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The most incredible body re-composition we’ve ever seen
Just before Christmas 2016 a BodyScan client presented with a very dramatic change in body re-composition. Though the actual scans were 17 months apart, the client reported that the changes...
19th Jul 2022
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