S2E11: Assessing Body Composition, Performance Metrics & Biomarkers w/ Dr. Shawn Arent PhD

21/03/2018 54 min
S2E11: Assessing Body Composition, Performance Metrics & Biomarkers w/ Dr. Shawn Arent PhD

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In Season 2 Episode #11, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Shawn Arent PhD, Director of the Center for Health & Human Performance at Rutgers University. Shawn dives into why body composition testing is important for athletes, compares DEXA/Bodpod/BIA/Calipers, and talks about the importance of consistency and tracking. He also discusses the use of performance metrics to assess athlete development and then takes a deep dive into lab biomarkers for health and performance. 
 
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