When attempting to determine a person’s ideal body weight, the number on the bathroom scale only tells half the story. To find out your ideal weight, you also need to calculate your percentage body fat. This number is the more accurate measure as it takes into account fat and free fat mass. While the number on the scale only shows you the total weight of fat, muscle, water, bones and organs that make up your body.
Measuring your fat percentage is the most accurate way to tell what kind of shape you’re in and how fit you are. Your body fat percentage can say a lot about your health and longevity, as well as your cardiovascular health. The appropriate body fat percentage depends on whether you are a male or female, your age, your cultural background and what activity you’re involved in. In general, the minimum safe percentage body fat for physically active males is 5-10 per cent and for females 12-15 per cent.
At Bio3 fitness our well-seasoned and trained certified personal trainers can perform body fat testing to help you determine your fitness level and goals. They will also design an exercise regimen and a dietary plan that will help you bring down your body fat percentage to a suitable level.
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