Women's Health

What Is Body Composition? What It Can Tell You—And How To Measure It

Thanks to the ever-improving world of fitness trackers and apps, you've never had more access to personal health data. But which of the dizzying number of markers and metrics should you really be ...
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Step aside BMI, body composition tests are on the rise. Here's what to know

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 ...

What’s the fastest way to lose fat & gain muscle?

Optimizing Body Composition If you’re trying to lose fat while gaining muscle, you’re working toward what fitness experts ...
Women's Health

What Your Body Composition Says About Your Health—And The Best Ways To Measure It

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 ...
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Army rolls out new Army Body Composition Program

WASHINGTON — The Army rolled out its new Army Body Composition Program Monday that outlines a more accurate way to assess Soldiers’ body fat. At a recent event, Sgt. Maj. Christopher P. Stevens, ...