Healthy Body Composition Explained
Knowing what healthy body composition is will allow you to plan an exercise and nutrition programme to suit your body type, as body composition is one of the most important indicators of health and fitness.Body composition can be measured in several ways but the most common method for measuring body fat percentage is by using a set of measurement calipers to measure the thickness of subcutaneous fat in multiple places on the body. This includes the abdominal region, the back, arms, buttocks and thighs. These measurements are then used to estimate total body fat with a margin of error of approximately four percentage points. This can usually be done at your local gym but is only one measurement and there are many other indicators. A better method of ensuring that you have a healthy body composition is by using a Body Composition Monitor. Body composition monitors are designed for healthy living by giving you an insight into key health indicators that will enable you to monitor the impact of changes to your life style:
Fad or yo-yo dieting is not the way to go, as you will probably end up weighing more than you did before! In my opinion, and that of many esteemed health professionals, a sensible exercise regime together with a healthy eating plan is the only way to lose weight and keep it off. These are the key indicators that will help you to decide on a health plan to attain a healthy body composition:
Healthy body water percentage is the total amount of fluid in your body expressed as a percentage of your total weight. Water plays a vital role in many of the body’s processes and is found in every cell, tissue and organ. Maintaining a healthy body water percentage will ensure that the body functions efficiently, and will reduce the risk of developing associated health problems. Visceral fat rating shows the amount of fat that is in the internal abdominal cavity, surrounding the vital organs in the abdominal area. Research shows that, even if your weight and body fat remains constant, as you get older the distribution of fat changes and is more likely to shift to the abdominal area. Ensuring you have healthy visceral fat levels will reduce the risk of disease. Physique rating is measured according to the ratio of body fat and muscle mass in your body. As you become more active and reduce the amount of body fat you physique rating will change accordingly. Bone mass range is the amount of bone (bone mineral level, calcium and other minerals) in your body. Research has shown that exercise and the development of muscle tissue are related to stronger healthier bones. Basal metabolic rate(BMR)is the minimum level of energy your body needs, when at rest, to function effectively. This includes the functioning of your respiratory (breathing) and circulatory (pumping) organs, neural (nervous) system, liver, kidneys and other organs. In other words you burn calories when you are sleeping. Metabolic Age indicates the average age associated with a particular type of metabolism. If your BMR age is higher than your actual age, it is an indication that you need to improve your metabolic rate. Increased exercise will build heavier muscle which will improve your metabolic rate. The best way to find out if you have a healthy body composition is to visit a dietician or a wellness coach who can advise you on how to improve your lifestyle and increase your chances of living a long and healthy life.
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These are the key indicators that will help you to decide on a health and weight loss plan to attain a healthy body composition: |
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