For bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, changing body composition often reflects hard work and discipline—but knowing body composition is useful for anyone, and for more than just bragging rights.

This extremely sensitive device measures the gamma rays emitted from an isotope of potassium known as 40K, which exists naturally in the human body at a known natural abundance (0.012%). This ...

There are various types of body composition tests (more on these below). Still, each one measures the percentages of fat and fat-free mass (muscle and bone) in the body. Knowing these percentages can ...

Establishing a strong nutritional foundation during the first two years of life has been globally recognized by experts as a priority to ensure optimal growth, functional development and health later ...

The scale has never been a friend to Mana Mostatabi. Even back in high school, when she ran a quick 100m on the varsity track team, her BMI – a ratio of weight to height – put her in the overweight ...

To anyone following the brouhaha surrounding fitness standards across the U.S. military, the Air Force’s six-month delay in resuming body composition measurements comes as no surprise. Three years ...

In this op-ed, the author argues the Army’s outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and performance of the force. (Pfc. Lilliana Fraser/Army) The Army’s outdated ...

Setting out to reduce body fat and build muscle at the same–otherwise known as changing your body composition–is among the most common goals for fitness newbies and gym fanatics alike. Adjusting this ...

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Hill weighs Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Perrin during body composition assessments aboard the carrier Abraham Lincoln. (MCS Joey Sitter/Navy) Later ...

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When you change your body composition by losing fat, getting leaner, and gaining muscle, you'd think the scale would say you weigh less. But the scale is not the best measure of your progress, and ...

Hormonal shifts drive fat redistribution, muscle loss, and bone decline—all risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women, says Brooke Aggarwal, EdD. Menopause comes with more symptoms than just ...