One of the most common measures we all strive to maximize at some point or another is our power-to-weight ratio (PWR). Your PWR is the amount of power that can be produced in relation to your body ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat ...

In the U.S., the overall average body fat percentage is around 40% for women and 28% for men. Body fat (BF) percentage refers to the ratio of fat (adipose tissue) in the body in comparison to overall ...

This study suggests that percent body fat is a much more reliable predictor of the likelihood of wound infection in obese persons than BMI. Clinicians are accustomed to obtaining and using BMI ...

The RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro Body Fat Scale not only tracks over 21 body composition stats, but can also measure the ...

Body fat percentage, waist circumference both significantly associated with 15-year all-cause mortality, heart disease mortality. (HealthDay News) — For young adults, body fat percentage is a better ...

Background and goal: Although body mass index (BMI) is widely used in clinics as the standard measure of body composition, it can potentially misclassify muscular individuals as overweight and miss ...

On the cusp of his 60th birthday, David Tuckfield figured it was time to make a decision. He could either stick with his life of inactivity, or he could take back his health and start new habits. He ...

Body fat scales measure a person’s body weight, fat, and lean body mass. We picked the best seven options for ease of use, price, and the number of metrics they measure. Share on Pinterest Body fat ...

Do you ever look at someone who is fit and full of energy and think, what’s their secret? It’s why so many people are obsessed with knowing what celebrities eat and what their workout routines are.