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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
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
Why is waist to hip ratio important? Dear Friends, In my last post I discussed how to measure Waist to Hip Ratio [WHR]. If you have not read it, you can do so here- Now that we know how to measure it,we will proceed ahead to know why it is important fro our health point… Continue reading Waist To Hip Ratio and Different Body Shapes
Introduction to Obesity Are you aware that there is a link between your health and bodyweight? Which category you belong to- If you belong to the 3rd and 4th category, then this is the article for you. Because, in this article, I am going to discuss a very important topic- weight issues and obesity. If… Continue reading WHAT IS OBESITY?
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