November 10, 2024
The emergence of GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have revolutionized weight loss and metabolic health management.
November 04, 2024
Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that, when occurring together, significantly increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It’s often overlooked because its symptoms can seem unrelated, but when combined, they may indicate a serious threat to your long-term health.
November 01, 2024
Achieving true health and fitness goals - inside and out - can be challenging if you’re only measuring success by your weight changes, or even by BMI, as these metrics only scratch the surface and don't provide a holistic story of your entire body.
October 17, 2024
Historically, exercise heart rate ranges that are age- or percentage- based are 15-20 beats wide in order to encompass both of an individual’s energy systems - fat (LT1/VT1) and carbohydrates (LT2/VT2).
October 14, 2024
Blood lactate, also known as lactic acid (not to be confused with lactating), is a molecule produced by the body as part of its energy production processes.
September 12, 2024
Due to its high level of accuracy, the VO2 Max test has long served as the gold standard for measuring cardiorespiratory fitness. That said, the test does have its limitations: Not only is its equipment expensive
August 14, 2024
For decades, heart rate monitoring has been considered fundamental to optimizing training intensity and maximizing performance, with individuals aiming to exercise within the ideal heart rate range for their age bracket.
July 13, 2024
Within your OVAL app, you’ll find the Member Reporting Suite, a section that houses all of the reports generated about your metabolic fitness. Every time you take a SMART Test, a new report will appear in the Member Reporting Suite.
June 12, 2024
In the realm of health and wellness, we often focus on metrics to gauge overall well-being. From BMI (body mass index) to blood pressure to cholesterol levels, these numbers provide valuable insights into health status and risk factors for various diseases.
May 11, 2024
At OVAL, we understand the importance of monitoring our bodies’ changes and adapting our approach to improve one’s metabolic system and overall health.
April 10, 2024
The SMART Test is a groundbreaking assessment that has revolutionized the way we measure your health and the health of your metabolic system.
March 13, 2024
Movement is the cornerstone of metabolic system enhancement, making it pivotal for improving your overall health.