Why Every Woman Should Know These 4 Numbers (and we are sharing OURS with you!)
About this episode
Sarah and Tanna discuss the importance of understanding key health metrics for women in midlife, sharing their personal experiences with DEXA scans.
In this powerful and candid conversation, Sarah and Tanna share their personal experiences getting DEXA scans ~ the gold standard for measuring body composition, bone density, visceral fat, and resting metabolic rate. They open up about why they were hesitant at first, how the results surprised and inspired them, and what metrics truly matter for women in midlife who want to train for life...not just aesthetics. From lean muscle mass to bone health and metabolic insights, this episode will challenge you to think beyond the scale and start measuring what actually matters. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What a DEXA scan is and why it’s one of the most informative tools for your health Why the number on the scale isn’t a full picture of your progress The 4 key metrics that matter most: Lean Muscle Mass ~ how it supports metabolism, strength, and longevity Bone Density ~ and why lifting weights protects against fractures and frailty Visceral Fat ~ what it is, why it’s dangerous, and how to reduce it Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) ~ the true baseline of how many calories your body needs Real talk from Sarah & Tanna on how their results helped them celebrate…
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