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What information do I get when I have a progress DEXA Advanced Body Composition Scan?
The Baseline Your first DEXA Advanced Body Composition Scan was your baseline. For [...]
Introducing Briana: Our Newest DEXA Technician
Hi, I'm Briana! I'm an Exercise and Sport Scientist, currently studying my Master’s in Exercise Physiology. I've recently joined [...]
Body Composition Scan vs Bone Density Scan: What’s the Difference?
Body composition scans and bone mineral density scans are both performed using the same DEXA machine, [...]
Thrive Through Menopause & Beyond With DEXA
Thrive Through Menopause & Beyond With DEXA Menopause is a transformative time in [...]
Transforming Your Mindset & Relationship Around Food
No More 'Good' or 'Bad': Transforming Your Mindset & Relationship Around Food Best organic food By concentrating on how [...]
Visceral Fat – The Hidden Danger!
There is an abundance of conversation surrounding body fat and how to lose it. But did you know, [...]
How strength training reduces insulin resistance
Strength training has a name associated with sculpting muscles, bodybuilding and a toned physique alike, but its advantages [...]
DEXA Scans, Body Composition and the Science of Longevity
In our pursuit for a longer and healthier life, science continually uncovers tools that help us understand our [...]
The Art of Healthy Meal Planning on a Tight Schedule
Is your diet still becoming your downfall in terms of your health goals? In today’s fast-paced world, finding [...]
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) During the Female Menstrual Cycle: Understanding the Body’s Energy Needs
The female menstrual cycle is a complex physiological process that affects numerous aspects of a woman’s body, including [...]
Why are you losing muscle? We take a closer look here
Have you recently had a body composition scan, and your report revealed that you have lost muscle [...]
5 Reasons You Are Not Losing Weight (While Doing Everything Right). A Naturopath’s Perspective.
We have many clients come through our doors with goals in mind to lose weight, especially now as it’s [...]
Guest Blog: Am I too Old to Exercise?
Hey there! My name is Rhiannon Walton, I am an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and owner of Conveniently Active Exercise Physiology [...]
Have you tried to diet and failed?
Have you tried to diet and failed? Were you always hungry? When you stopped did you put all the weight [...]
Six ways to build more muscle
Six ways to build more muscle Building muscle is about finding the right balance between your training and nutrition. Changing [...]
How do I choose the right protein powder?
At Riverside BodyScan we adopt a food-first, supplement-second approach to nutrition. However, there may be some instances where a protein [...]
Six reasons to get a DEXA Body Composition Scan
What the heck is DEXA and why would you get a scan? DEXA (Dual X-ray Absorptiometry) is the Gold Standard [...]
How to stay on track, this Christmas
1. Don’t skip meals Avoid skipping meals as this usually leads to snacking on calorie-dense treats instead of more nutritious [...]
How do I lose my belly fat?
Carrying excess weight around your belly isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s also linked to many chronic lifestyle diseases like type two [...]
Building Strong Bones — World Osteoporosis Day 2018
Did you know over 60% of Australians suffer from low bone mineral density? Osteoporosis, which affects over 1 million Australians, [...]
Central Coast Gym Tour – Transcend Training
The team at Riverside Body Scan have always been passionate about connecting with like-minded people and working [...]
How do I build muscle?
Building muscle is about finding the right balance between your training and nutrition. Changing your body composition and building lean [...]
Carbohydrates and Exercise
Why are carbohydrates important? They are your main muscle fuel during exercise Your brain exclusively runs off carbohydrates e.g. glucose [...]
Protein and Exercise
Why is protein important? Consuming protein after exercise enhances muscle protein building Eating protein within the hour after exercise helps [...]
Staying on track over the Christmas party season
Staying committed to your health and fitness goals over the Christmas period does not mean depriving yourself completely or saying [...]
Five things standing between you and your healthy self
Do you feel like you’re putting in the hard yards at the gym and not getting the results you [...]
Five “health foods” not to waste your money on
Struggling with your weight? Clever marketing by food manufacturers who are more focused on the size of their pockets [...]
Sleep Right, Feel Bright
Sleep Deprived? Feeling like a wreck? You're not alone. We are increasingly becoming a sleep deprived society, and you're about [...]
Snack Attack
It's three in the afternoon and you’re staring at the infinite bullet points on your to-do list for the [...]
When You’re Lacking Motivation
As the cold weather rolls in and the temperature drops, so too does our motivation. When it comes to [...]
What’s the big deal about water?
Did you know that your body is made up of 50-75% water? That means if you weigh around 70kg, then [...]
Food is Fuel (Part 3) — Busting Common Sports Nutrition Myths
Sleepy Beagle tells me that when it comes to sports nutrition, there is never a shortage of opinions and ideas... [...]
Food is Fuel (Part 2) — What should I eat after exercise?
When it comes to your post-workout meal, what you eat is just as important as when you eat it. During [...]
Food is Fuel (Part 1) — What should I eat before exercise?
When it comes to diet and exercise, the common refrain— “food is fuel”— definitely rings true. Optimal nutrition and a [...]
How many meals should you eat per day for weight loss?
We’ve all heard the popular piece of dietary advice that eating six small meals throughout the day is the key [...]
How Much Protein Should I Be Eating?
Protein is one of the three fundamental macro-nutrients necessary for good health. The word protein originates from the Greek word [...]
Four ways you’re secretly sabotaging your weight loss efforts at the gym
You’ve probably heard it said that “You can’t out-exercise a bad diet”. If you’ve ever tried, you’ll know how [...]
How Many Calories Should I Eat?
Calories— some of us try to count them, far too many of us miserably try to cut them, and the [...]
What does a DEXA consult with a Sports Dietitian involve?
First Timers We recommend clients have a scan for the first time book in for a consult with our resident [...]
Ten Habits of the Healthy
Ten Habits of the HealthyWe’ve all met those enviably healthy individuals who exhibit an apparent easy self-discipline in the areas [...]
Muffin Tops and Beer Bellies – What is Visceral Adipose Tissue?
What does your belly say about you? Shakespeare once said “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”. [...]
Five Reasons to Break Up With Your Scales
Five Reasons Why You Need To Break Up With Your Scales For some people, the scales can be a helpful [...]
Why we are dumping on BMI (Body Mass Index) from a great height.
BMI is as outdated as your Granny's favourite pair of underpants. But before we talk about why BMI (Body Mass Index) [...]
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