Body Mass Index

Body Mass Index – Defined and Charted In addition to knowing our weight and height, it is important to understand our Body Mass Index which is basically the relationship between a person’s height and weight. Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most accurate ways to determine when extra pounds translate into health risks…

The Study of Body Composition Scientists have been studying body composition since the beginning of the 20th century, but research has increased dramatically in the last 25 years as methods for measuring and analyzing the body have grown in accuracy. There is growing evidence that clearly links body composition with health risks and the development…

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Body Impedance Analysis, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, or BIA, is considered one of the most exact and accessible methods of screening body fat. In conventional BIA, a person is weighed, then height, age, gender and weight or other physical characteristics such as body type, physical activity level, ethnicity, etc. are entered in a…

Know where you stand The average person grows up thinking about their weight, without taking into account their body fat percentage. Realizing your weight alone doesn’t distinguish whether the pounds come from fat or muscle. In order to assess your physical fitness level, you need to regularly monitor your body fat. Reducing body fat and…

Comparing Methods for Measuring Body Fat Most people now understand that to have a healthier body means to have a leaner body. These people are ready for Body Composition Analysis (BCA.) This article will attempt to acquaint you with the most popular methods of BCA used in gyms, homes, and professional practices. Hydrodensitometry Weighing (Underwater…