Proper Protein Intakes for Athletes 01/11/19
This blog reviews evidence-based recommendations for optimal protein intake for athletes using body composition information.
The Power of Protein
Protein ...
Normative DXA data for Baseball Players 12/19/18
This blog represents the first of a series that will highlight normative DXA data for a variety of populations. Our ...
Purchasing Dexalytics with my new DXA or Waiting 10/16/18
As more and more athletic teams are purchasing dual x-ray absorptiometer (DXA) to measure body composition on their athletes, they ...
UNDERSTANDING HOW CHANGES IN WEIGHT MAY AFFECT THE ... 10/15/18
Each athlete, no matter the sport, has a unique body type and composition. Understanding her/his distribution of mass, i ...
SPORTS ANALYTICS 10/12/18
A 2003 book by Michael Lewis chronicled Billy Beane’s use of statistics to analyze professional baseball players’ data to help ...
Integration of Dexalytics within your Current Workflow (Part ... 09/21/18
This is part II of our blog series on how the integration of Dexalytics can help with your current workflow ...
What is the Dexalytics Score and how can ... 09/13/18
Data without context are just numbers…and in sport today there can be a surplus of numbers and a shortage of ...
Integration of Dexalytics within your Current Workflow (Part ... 08/24/18
One question that we get asked is, “What is the difference between Dexalytics and a spreadsheet?” First of all ...
DXA Scans: Largest, Smallest and Mermaids? 08/07/18
As I look back over 30 years of DXA research, I am amazed at the wide range of shapes and ...
Hydration for Athletes 07/20/18
Many Dexalytics users know that adequate hydration will enhance athletic performance and have asked whether it is possible to calculate ...
What is Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT)? 06/19/18
Visceral adipose tissue or VAT is the intra-abdominal fat that is located inside the abdominal cavity and is packed between ...
Why Are Body Composition Values Higher from DXA? 06/01/18
When athletes, coaches, performance staff, and doctors have their first experience measuring body composition with dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), they ...
Calculating energy needs for proper weight and body ... 05/11/18
Each athlete has unique energy needs and determining calorie needs is important for optimal performance and body composition. Athletes that ...
Estimating an Athlete’s Energy Requirements 05/03/18
Dexalytics recently announced a couple of new features to help you determine energy needs. Over the next couple of blogs ...
Asymmetry and Injury Risk 04/19/18
One of the unique features of dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is its ability to provide accurate and reliable segment analysis ...
WHAT SHOULD I TRACK- BMC OR BMD? 04/02/18
In a recent blog, I mentioned that Dexalytics can be used to track an athlete’s bone mineral density (BMD) and ...
Thoughts from the NFL Combine 03/09/18
Recently, I had the chance to attend the 2018 NFL Combine. As part of the Combine, the Professional Football ...
Why is Dexalytics the premier body composition solution ... 03/01/18
As I mentioned in our initial blog, Dexalytics was initially developed with a focus on football. However, Dexalytics is ...
Dexalytics saves time and coordinates information and planning ... 12/19/17
Information and communication are critical pieces of athlete development. The sports medicine, nutrition, coaching and strength and conditioning staff all ...
Welcome to the Dexalytics Blog 12/18/17
Welcome to the first Dexalytics blog. Being the first blog entry, I think it is important to answer some basic ...