Day: December 4, 2018

The Basal Metabolic Rate and You In my last article, we discussed Basal Metabolic Rate or BMR and how it influences weight either gain or loss. As we age, the BMR decreases by 2% every 10 years after the age of 20. This decline in BMR is due to age-related changes in muscle mass and… Continue reading How To Maintain Your Basal Metabolic Rate and Your Body Mass

WHAT IS BODY FAT? Body fat refers to the amount of fat stored in your body. It serves as an essential energy reserve and insulation, but excessive body fat can lead to health issues. Methods to measure body fat To measure body fat, several methods are commonly used, including skinfold thickness measurements, bioelectrical impedance analysis… Continue reading How to measure Body Fat

Dear friends, In my last post, I discussed about total body fats ,its 3 types,and body fat percentage which determines whether we are normal, overweight or obese. As said earlier, in men body fat percentage above 20 and in women above 30 is not good as they open a plethora of unwanted illnesses like hypertension[raised… Continue reading BODY FAT MEASUREMENT: PART 2

‍ Body Fat and You-How They Affect Your Health and Fitness ‍Are you frustrated with those stubborn pockets of fats that just won’t go away, no matter how much you exercise or watch your diet? Understanding the different types of body fats is the first step to tackling this common problem. In this article, we… Continue reading BODY FAT MEASUREMENT-PART 1