Body Composition Analysis - Vitamin Shoppe Merrick
BMI - BODY FAT %
What is my body fat percentage?
Your body fat percentage is exactly what it sounds like... it's the amount of fat on your body. It's what people REALLY want to lose when they say they want to lose weight. See, "weight" can be a lot of things. Weight can be water, weight can be muscle, and weight can be body fat. When you step on a scale, you only see weight. The scale can only tell you whether you gained weight or lost weight, but it can't tell you what that weight was. This is where knowing your body fat percentage comes in handy.
Why should I know my body fat percentage ?
Do you weigh yourself to track your progress? There is a better way of tracking your progress other than a scale? Whether your goal is weight loss or weight gain, whether you are looking to lose fat, increase muscle or a combination of both, one of the most important things you need to know is your body fat percentage.
What is my BMI?
Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculation based on your height and weight that you can use to determine if you are underweight, at a healthy weight, overweight or obese. It's easy to do and quite accurate unless you are very muscular or if you are very obese.
Why should I know my BMI?
A BMI of 25 or above is a risk factor for overweight and obesity related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, some types of cancer and type II diabetes. A low BMI -- under 18 -- increases your risk for osteoporosis or may be a sign of a health problem. If you have a BMI of above 27 or below 18, you should see your doctor to have any additional risk factors assessed and for guidance on how to lose (or gain) weight.
How I can help!
With a personal exercise program designed specifically for you, these goals can be accomplished! Adding weight resistance training will help to increase muscle mass. This is a great way to burn energy and use up your daily calorie intake as muscles burn more energy than fat. Pilates and cardio also help reduce fat , strengthen and tone muscles.
