Victoria Body Composition

LONGITUDINAL DATA IS 👑

There is no doubt that a single DXA scan gives invaluable insight into your complete body composition....
...But gathering multiple data points shows PROGRESSION towards your goal.

That's why we're offering the opportunity to pick up three scans at a 33% discount - so that you can TRACK and ASSESS how well your training, nutrition, and lifestyle changes are working.

Click the link in our bio to book your first of three scans, and build towards true performance, health, and longevity.

Available until October 31

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Our health does not exist in a vacuum - it is the product of all aspects of our daily lives! One of the primary keys to optimizing body composition, health, and fitness is quality sleep.

Read more in the linked article about the effects of stress and sleep on our body's ability to build and maintain health.

The Impact of Lifestyle on Body Composition, Cravings, and Fitness Gains Our bodies are incredible machines, finely tuned by the way we live. From the foods we choose to the sleep we get, every aspect of our lifestyle plays a significant role in shaping our body composition, food cravings, and the results we achieve from our fitness efforts. Let's delve into the fascinat...

Defying Sarcopenia: Age Strong with Strength Training 💪

Aging brings changes, but we don't have to surrender to them! 💥

Sarcopenia, the muscle loss that comes with the passing years, can be turned around. 💪

Science shows that regular strength training is our secret weapon. 🏋️‍♂️ Not only does it help rebuild muscle mass, but it also boosts bone density and metabolism.

Keep your strength and muscle mass, and keep.doing the activities, sports, and trips you love as you age 🌟

https://www.victoriabodycomp.com/post/combating-sarcopenia-through-strength-training-reversing-the-effects-of-aging

Understanding Sarcopenia and the role of strength training - vital for both present vitality and long term health!

Combating Sarcopenia through Strength Training: Reversing the Effects of Aging Aging is an inevitable process that brings about a multitude of changes in the human body. One of the most impactful changes is the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a natural consequence of the aging process, leading to decreased physical funct...

Advocating for your health means understanding your needs, identifying risks, and preventing problems before they arise.

It's about more than just avoiding sickness; it's about actively taking care of your body and mind to feel your best. Pursuing optimum health means eating well, staying active, managing stress, and gathering information to guide you forward.

Understanding your physical structure (bodyfat, muscle mass, metabolism, and visceral fat) guides your lifestyle, training, and nutrition decisions to optimize health.

Book a DEXA scan today and start being proactive with your health and fitness!

https://www.victoriabodycomp.com/post/75-hard-benefits-for-health-fitness-and-performance

75 Hard program benefits for health, fitness, and performance The 75 Hard program has become an increasingly popular fitness challenge that is designed to transform both the body and the mind. The program consists of following a strict set of rules for 75 consecutive days, including following a specific diet, exercising twice a day, drinking a gallon of water,...

https://www.victoriabodycomp.com/post/dexa-scans-and-longevity-visceral-abdominal-fat

Dr Peter Attias advice on visceral abdominal fat for longevity Visceral fat, also known as abdominal fat, is the type of fat that accumulates around your organs in the abdominal cavity. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which accumulates just beneath the skin, visceral fat has been linked to negative effects on longevity. Studies have shown that excess visceral fat can....

Are you curious about your body composition and want to take control of your health?

DEXA body composition scan is the most accurate method for measuring body fat, muscle mass, and bone density. It can provide valuable insights into your health and help you achieve your fitness goals.

Imagine having a clear understanding of your body composition and being able to track your progress over time. With a DEXA scan, you can see the changes in your body and make adjustments to your diet and exercise routine to reach your goals faster.

Book your DEXA scan today and take the first step towards a healthier, fitter you!

Body Composition Test | Victoria Body Composition | British Columbia Fast and accurate body composition scans. Track your body fat, muscle mass, metabolism, daily calorie burn and more! Find BMI for women and men, as well as assess visceral adominal fat (belly fat) and your overall health risk. Faster and safer than a Dexa scan.

❤️SPECIAL FEBRUARY COUPLES DEAL❤️

Buy 1 DEXA scan and get 50% off your partner's scan

This is such a great way to keep each other accountable as you build healthy habits together 🍏🫐🥦

This applies only to DEXA scans booked and purchased in the month of February, so get yours scheduled today!

Book Online at Just Move Scans will measure body fat, muscle mass, metabolic rate, physical age, BMI, total body water, along with telling you exactly where your muscle and fat is distributed

Bookings filling up for this week! Some pockets of time still available, get in and get valuable information on your health and fitness 📊📈📊

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Book Online at Just Move Scans will measure body fat, muscle mass, metabolic rate, physical age, BMI, total body water, along with telling you exactly where your muscle and fat is distributed

Here's a fantastic post about why DEXA scans are so great for older individuals starting or maintaining an exercise and health plan.

As we age, we lose muscle mass UNLESS we are proactive about proper nutrition, weight bearing exercise, and strength training!

How do you know if you're advancing with your muscle mass and the subsequent benefits of maintaining your mobility, strength, balance, and independence?

Hop on the DEXA and get accurate updates of your progress!

DEXA scans for older adults For older adults, a DEXA body composition scan can be especially useful when starting an exercise or health plan. As we age, our muscle mass naturally decreases and our body fat increases, which can make it more difficult to maintain a healthy body composition. A DEXA scan can provide detailed infor...

https://www.victoriabodycomp.com/post/dexa-as-part-of-an-overall-health-and-fitness-plan

How can your health and fitness plan benefit from a DEXA body composition scan?

DEXA as part of an overall health and fitness plan A DEXA body composition scan can provide valuable information for individuals who are looking to improve their overall health and fitness. The scan can provide detailed data on the body's fat, muscle, and bone mass, which can be used to set realistic and specific goals for nutrition and exercise. Fo...

Victoria is a town! From local races to local heroes, our city holds a special place for all things triathlon.

As you're building your volume and fitness in this off/pre season, remember that your bike isn't the only thing that needs fine tuning!

Knowing your body in terms of metabolic rate, muscle mass, and fat mass enables you to tailor your nutrition and set goals for refining your race physique.

Come in and get our comprehensive DEXA scan... and set new goals for this upcoming race season!

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Book Online at Just Move Scans will measure body fat, muscle mass, metabolic rate, physical age, BMI, total body water, along with telling you exactly where your muscle and fat is distributed

‼️ Health risks of Visceral Abdominal Tissue (Visceral Fat) ‼️

Visceral fat, also known as abdominal fat, is the fat that accumulates around the abdominal organs. It is a significant health risk because it is associated with a higher risk of several chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

Higher visceral fat is also associated with a generally higher level of inflammation in the body, which can adversely affect health and immunity

Our DEXA scan accurately assesses Visceral Fat with our unique CoreScan (tm) feature ✅ so you can check in on both your current risk and measure your progress! ✅

Not that not ALL abdominal fat is Visceral Fat!

Subcutaneous belly fat is held below the skin and does NOT affect health in nearly the same way as fat held around the internal organs.

Kickstart your health plan, learn more about your body, and get going towards greater wellness by checking in with us!

Book Online at Just Move Scans will measure body fat, muscle mass, metabolic rate, physical age, BMI, total body water, along with telling you exactly where your muscle and fat is distributed

🥕 Exercise and improving your health 🥕

Do NOT have to be complicated!

Walking, jogging, running are all:

🍏 FREE
🍏 Outside activities (great for mental health)
🍏 Contribute to daily calorie burn

AND

🍏 Improve multiple health markers!!

So get moving, the hardest step is the first one but that's the one that kickstarter your momentum!

‼️ Vancouver Island now has an ACCURATE way to assess your body composition ‼️

🛑 STOP guessing and watching the scale
✅ START getting the info to really track your progress

Whether you're starting a new exercise plan, trying out a new diet, or just want to know where you stand...

Our DEXA machine will give you the answers 📈

Book today and get to know your body!

Body Composition Test | Victoria Body Composition | British Columbia Fast and accurate body composition scans. Track your body fat, muscle mass, metabolism, daily calorie burn and more! Find BMI for women and men, as well as assess visceral adominal fat (belly fat) and your overall health risk. Faster and safer than a Dexa scan.

YES! Just in time to set your intentions and goals for 2023... we are now booking DEXA scan appointments!

If you're looking to get an accurate, objective, and informative baseline of your body, now is the time to do it... When you're progressing towards your goals you'll be glad you did!

Online bookings can be made through https://strengthandhealth.janeapp.com/

See you soon!

Body Composition Test | Victoria Body Composition | British Columbia Fast and accurate body composition scans. Track your body fat, muscle mass, metabolism, daily calorie burn and more! Find BMI for women and men, as well as assess visceral adominal fat (belly fat) and your overall health risk. Faster and safer than a Dexa scan.

Yep, that's right... coming Jan 2023 - DEXA Scans in Victoria! No more traveling to Vancouver to get the GOLD STANDARD in body composition!

Online bookings will be updated between Christmas and New Year!

What's the deal with BMI?

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a simple measure of your weight for your height. In a way, it is an overall indicator of obesity, as someone who is heavier relative to their height is likely to have more body fat. If we look at large groups of people, there is a correlation between BMI and overall health and chronic disease risk. Because of this many government agencies and life insurance companies use BMI as a simple measurement of one's overall health and risk of long term disease.

The Body Mass Index equation is your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in metres. Scroll down to the bottom of this article for a link to an online BMI calculator.

A BMI of 18.5-24.9 is considered normal weight, with anything lower than 18.5 being underweight. 25-29.9 is overweight for BMI, and any measure over 30 is assessed as being obese.

There is some contention about BMI, which is mostly due to the influence of muscle mass on the measurement. Since muscle is quite a dense tissue, someone with a larger amount of muscle can have a low percent body fat but may still be considered overweight via the BMI equation.

With that being said, most North Americans are in fact overweight due to having too much body fat and would enhance their health and long term vitality by losing some fat mass. While not every body will fit into the ideal range for BMI, moving towards that range will most likely increase health and decrease risk of chronic disease.

So BMI isn't the end all be all of body composition but it does have some merit for both men and women when assessing general health status. For a more complete picture of your body composition and health risk, a BIA scan is a great way to go and will give you much more information to go on as you improve your nutrition and training.

Muscle is more dense than fat, so gaining muscle while losing fat makes you look leaner and more defined. Muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue, so building muscle can help you lose weight and keep it off. Strength training can help you build muscle, but it's not the only factor. Nutrition and recovery are also important.

As you can see in the picture above, 5 pounds of fat represents a lot of volume added on to your body. Not only that, but the fat is partially held below the skin (subcutaneous) and will make your physique seem smoother and less athletic. By dropping bodyfat and maintaining or gaining muscle mass, your body will be leaner and will appear to be much more shapely as the layer of fat decreases.

Many women are afraid to gain muscle and look "too bulky" however a gain in muscle with a reduction in bodyfat results in a feminine physique that looks lean, sleek, and athletic. The most important thing to focus on if you are carrying extra body fat is to look to safely and sustainably reduce it. Not only will this result in a more athletic physique, it will also help your overall health and likely will reduce long term risk of chronic disease.