Managing Your Body Fat Percentage

What gets measured gets managed…

I used to work in an office where a boss of mine would say this to me more often than I care to remember – but he was right. Continue reading ‘Managing Your Body Fat Percentage’

Measuring Body Fat with DXA (DEXA)

DXA (formerly and commonly DEXA) or Dual-emission X-Ray Absorptiometry is a type of body scan commonly used to measure bone mineral density. DXA scans can help medical professionals diagnose bone conditions such as osteoporosis and other bone degeneration. Continue reading ‘Measuring Body Fat with DXA (DEXA)’

The problem with BMI (Body Mass Index)

BMI or Body Mass Index is the score or result of a simple formula that is based on the human bodies weight and height variables. BMI scores indicate an individuals health in that it aims to determine whether a person is underweight, normal/healthy, overweight or obese. Continue reading ‘The problem with BMI (Body Mass Index)’

Health and Body Fat

Health crazes are sprouting up all around the world lately. With new found diets, miracle drugs that will melt fat away, and exercise programs made for the Adonis in all of us, it is difficult to keep up with what we should really be doing to stay healthy. There are basic components that should be a part of any person’s health knowledge repertoire, and paying attention to them will lead to a healthier, happier you!  Continue reading ‘Health and Body Fat’

Calculating Body Fat Percetage

So, often we hear the term body fat percentage. But what does that mean and how can you calculate it? The main thing with body fat percentage is that it indicates the fat content in your body. The chart is prepared as per your height, weight and age, accurate body fat percentage chart is made. Continue reading ‘Calculating Body Fat Percetage’

The Body Fat Truth

Many of us are not aware of major facts related to our own body. There is a term called Body fat percentage. We might have heard about it so many times, but are not very confident with what it means exactly. Several decades ago, of you look at the bodies of our people, they tend to be skinny. Continue reading ‘The Body Fat Truth’

Lower Body Fat Percentage

In today’s time when there are many fitness freaks everywhere. It is very important to know about body fat percentage to be more fit and healthy. Many fitness professionals believe that body fat percentage plays an important role when you think to lose down weight. Continue reading ‘Lower Body Fat Percentage’

Your Ideal Body Fat Percentage

Are you looking out for your ideal body fat percentage? Everyone is curious to know their own ideal fat in body but there are any variables that need to be checked on. Even there are many factors that control your body fat percentage easily. Many studies have been made and researches are done to calculate ideal fat percentage in your body. Continue reading ‘Your Ideal Body Fat Percentage’

Welcome to The Body Fat Percentage Blog

For the best part of 3 decades there has been an obsession in pop culture about weight and more specifically losing weight – and while its not such a bad idea to be conscious of your weight and its fluctuations, the true measure of looking and feeling good is your body fat percentage. Continue reading ‘Welcome to The Body Fat Percentage Blog’