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Weight Management We are aware of our standing after looking at the charts. Now is the perfect time to start losing weight and keep it off. It’s time to leap confidently into the future. Nobody is in a position to advise us on when to begin. However, there’s a catalyst that lets us realize when…
Controlling Your Weight Do not feel alone if you or a loved one have repeatedly considered this; you are not alone! Adults in America are trying to lose weight in about 75% of cases. The issue is that most of us don’t know exactly what to do to lose weight and subsequently control it, aside…
Definitions of Weighty Terms Because weight assessment does not distinguish between the body’s fat mass and fat-free mass, it is not always possible to establish a person’s body fat status precisely. The relationship between three categories of body weight and body fat can be described according to five different people categories. 1. Overweight not obese…
Know Your Weight and Body Fat Percentage Ordinary bathroom scales measure only one thing – weight. They can’t distinguish between pounds that come from fat and pounds that come from muscle. Body fat scales let you measure both weight and body fat percentage in the comfort of your home. In just seconds you’re looking at…
Precise and Accurate Bathroom Scales for Home Weighing Obesity is loosely defined as accumulation of fat in body storage areas to a point where the amount stored exceeds the amount required for normal body function. Obesity Risks Obesity increases the risk of morbidity from many disorders, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease,…
A Step Toward A Healthier Life Step On It is a program based on information about what works in weight loss. It also uses body fat monitors to help you chart your progress towards losing unhealthy fat. The Path to Fitness is Right at Your Own Feet – The program consists of three steps to…
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…