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       Why Body Composition Matters More Than Weight
       By: LightMove Date: December 7, 2021, 2:02 am
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       Many people think that they can judge their health based solely
       on the number they see when they step on the scale. A lower
       weight must mean a healthier person, right?
       In actuality, weight is not the best measure of health at all.
       Consider two men standing next to each other. One is a body
       builder and the other is an obese couch potato, but both of them
       are six feet tall and weigh 240 pounds. This example shows that
       the number on the scale is not the best depiction of health.
       Instead of using weight, body composition is a much more
       accurate reading of fitness.
       What is Body Composition?
       Body composition is determined by using fat-free mass and body
       fat. Fat-free mass includes the weight of a person’s blood,
       water weight, bones, organs, muscles, and other tissues. The
       remaining weight of the body is composed of body fat. Many
       people think of body fat as the extra weight being carried in
       the midsection or on the hips, but the human body actually needs
       a certain amount of fat to be healthy. This necessary fat is
       called essential fat and is responsible for protecting organs,
       regulating hormones, and storing energy for the body.
       Women require about 12% of their body composition to be
       essential fat, while men require only 4%. Any additional fat on
       top of this essential fat percentage is considered non-essential
       fat. For women, a total body fat percentage of between 12% and
       31% is considered healthy, and for males between 4% and 24% is
       considered healthy.
       When considering overall health, body composition is a more
       accurate way to judge progress. Even though overall weight may
       remain constant, positive results are seen when fat percentage
       decreases and muscle, or fat-free mass, increases.
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       How to Improve Body Composition
       Exercise is one of the best ways to improve body composition.
       During exercise, the body breaks down fat cells to use as energy
       for the body. The muscles in the body also get stronger after
       exercise. After a workout, the body adapts to the exercises and
       builds muscle so that it can perform better during the next
       training session. By building muscle and burning fat, body
       composition will improve.
       The Keto Diet
       Consuming the proper foods is also critical to improve overall
       health. The ketogenic diet excels at improving body composition
       by lowering the body’s fat percentage. It limits the number of
       carbohydrates entering the body. Because of this, the body is
       forced to break down fats for energy instead. When fats are
       broken down, they are turned into ketones that can be used by
       the body as energy.
       The ketogenic diet consists of foods that are high in protein
       and fat and low in carbohydrates, and the body can take days to
       weeks to adapt to it. Once the body is functioning almost
       entirely on fats, it can utilize its fat stores efficiently,
       reducing overall body fat percentage. This diet has many other
       benefits as well including increased energy, reduced hunger,
       improved physical performance, and increased mental sharpness.
       Strive For a Healthier Lifestyle
       Taking the proper steps to ensure a healthy body is very
       important. Two of the most important factors to improve overall
       health are exercise and diet. Proper exercise regimens will aid
       in gaining muscle and reducing fat, leading to a lower body
       composition and a higher fitness level. Diet is equally
       important, and a proper diet like the ketogenic diet can force
       the body to burn off unwanted fat cells and leave the body
       high-functioning and healthy.
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