June 05, 2018
The 30-minute consultation is led by a Clinical Dietitian from The Mount Sinai Hospital - clinical research team in New York.
The consultation is based on a thorough analysis of your current health and nutrition profile and your goals. The staff will analyze your food log using a proprietary, research-approved nutrition analysis software. The staff will also review your lifestyle data based on easy-to use electronic questionnaires.
June 05, 2018
The DEXA scan provides far more complete and precise information than any other weight and and body fat assessments tool.
The DEXA scan measures your body fat percentage, fat mass, and fat-free mass. What’s unique about the DEXA scan, is that it also provides regional body fat results. Therefore it will indicate that amount of fat you have on certain areas of your body including your trunk, arms, legs, pelvis, among other areas. In addition the DEXA scan indicates bone density as well as the amount of abdominal or visceral fat that you carry.
April 25, 2018
Fitnescity recently participated in the 2018 Quantified Self Symposium on Cardiovascular Health. This is a summary of the event by Fitnescity’s co-founder, Laila Zemrani.
The mission of the Quantified Self is to support people in making personal discoveries using everyday science. It has been shown over the last few years that individuals can make significant discoveries about their own health using self-collected, high temporal resolution data from open tools.
April 15, 2018
Fitness testing, including the BOD POD Body composition assessment, reveals the explosive strength of Olympic weightlifter Dmytro Chumak.
Weightlifters are one of the strongest people on the planet. In this sports science lab, the physiques and unique body characteristics of Olympic athlete Dmytro Chumak are analyzed to reveal what makes him so special. Here's what you can learn from his test results.
April 04, 2018
Whether your goal is to lose, gain, or maintain your weight, knowing your metabolism is extremely valuable for designing an effective and personalized weight management program. Knowing the exact amount of energy that your body uses at rest will help you better understand the amount of energy you need from food.
March 27, 2018
If you've been following our journey, you probably know that we were invited to Brunchwork last month. Brunchwork is a new way of learning, meeting and dining!
The event is based on a pretty unique concept; members get to attend private dinners with the leadership of some of the hottest companies in NYC
March 14, 2018
Don't miss the opportunity to experience this bucket-list event: The TCS NYC Marathon.] Hear the start-line canons and let Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" usher you over the Verrazano Bridge. Tour the five boroughs and feel the city's vibrant energy. As you move along the race course, over two million people cheer you on toward the finish line in Central Park. Whether it's your first marathon or your 10th, it promises to be an event you'll never forget.
February 01, 2018
The ectomorph body type is thin and struggles to gain weight, whether it's fat or muscle. Learn more about the ectomorph diet and workout.
The endomorph body type tends to gain weight faster and keep it on. Learn more about the endomorph diet and workout.
The mesomorph has a natural tendency to be fit and achieve muscle mass with ease. Learn more about the mesomorph diet and workout.
January 23, 2018
ABC investigates the scales measuring weight and body fat that so many rely on. Three women had their body fat measured by ABC's experts, Dr. John shepherd and his team at the university of California San Francisco (UCSF) body composition lab.The BOD POD results at the lab were then compared with those of the latest models of scales from Fitbit, to Withings, Tanita and Qardio. The results were surprising, to say the least. (P.S. Don't miss the fun part is at the end).
January 18, 2018
Body composition testing determines how much of your body is and isn't fat. The non-fat part of your body is called lean tissue, which includes your muscle, water, bone and organs. Lean tissue is known as metabolically active tissue, the tissue that burns calories all day.
January 17, 2018
You may wonder isn't fat bad for you, but your body needs some fat from food. It's a major source of energy. It helps you absorb some vitamins and minerals. Fat is needed to build cell membranes, the vital exterior of each cell, and the sheaths surrounding nerves.
January 16, 2018
What is 3D body scanning ? How does it work? What are the benefits? Where to get a 3D body scan?
January 16, 2018
What's a DEXA scan? How does it work? What are the benefits? Where to get a DEXA body composition scan?
January 11, 2018
Here are five tips you need to follow to get rid of belly fat and reduce your overall body fat percentage.
1- If you’re not active, start with some physical activity
2- Add (a lot of) strength training
3- Diet: Make sure you follow “basics” first
4- Hit Your Protein Goal
5- Get the amount of sleep you need (and nothing less)
January 08, 2018
What is the BOD POD Body Composition test? How does it work? What are the benefits? Where to get a BOD POD test?
January 01, 2018
Once reserved to Olympic teams and NASA, this new assessment technology is now available to you in the heart of New York City.
November 20, 2017
Designing Smarter Senior Living Facilities:
In this podcast, Chris Carruthers, Vice President of Health Services Marketing, talks with Laila Zemrani, CEO of Fitnescity, about how data-driven personal wellness can impact the lives of seniors.
July 25, 2017
Fitnescity introduces 3D body scanning in New York City.
June 24, 2017
Fitnescity's vision of personalized wellness | Abstract from our presentation at the upcoming Stanford Medicine X Conference this fall | September 15-17, 2017.
"Data-Driven Wellness: The future Is in empowering individuals through self-knowledge"
June 20, 2017
Recap from the 2017 QS Conference | Quantified Self 2017 | Fitnescity