Think you're recovering properly? Think again. Discover how real recovery looks using DEXA scan data to avoid muscle loss, fatigue, and plateaus.
If you're training hard but still feeling sluggish, sore, or plateaued—your recovery routine might be the missing piece. Most people think of rest days as simply "doing nothing." But true recovery is a data-backed process that helps your body repair, adapt, and come back stronger.
Here’s how to rethink recovery using body composition data and science—not guesswork.
When you train, you break the body down. When you recover, you build it back better. Skipping proper recovery doesn't just slow your progress—it can lead to:
To optimize performance and body composition, your recovery days need structure, not just rest.
Most people don’t realize they’re under-recovering until they see it in their body composition.
A DEXA scan helps you measure:
Move your body to flush out lactic acid, boost circulation, and aid recovery:
Prioritize:
Tip: Your DEXA scan can track if you’re maintaining or losing lean mass—and help you dial in your recovery nutrition.
Sleep is the most underrated recovery tool. Aim for:
Lack of sleep correlates with increased fat gain and impaired muscle recovery—and shows up clearly in DEXA results.
High cortisol levels can wreck recovery and promote visceral fat storage. Use your rest day to:
Your body doesn’t guess—it adapts based on the inputs you give it. That’s why you need data like:
If you’re experiencing any of the following, your recovery protocol needs upgrading:
These issues can be measured and solved—not just guessed at.
Book Your DEXA Scan in San Francisco at Kalos Today
If you’re ready to take control of your health with the most accurate body composition analysis available, it’s time to book your DEXA scan at Kalos. Whether you’re looking to get lean, build muscle, improve performance, or optimize longevity, our advanced technology and expert guidance will help you get there.
Schedule your scan today at Kalos—your journey to data-driven fitness starts now.
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