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Muscle Mass %
Knowing our muscle mass percentage is
useful if we are undergoing any changes in
our exercise regime or undertaking a
programme of weight loss. Lean muscle
mass may decrease by nearly 50% between
the ages of 20 and 90. We can replace this
loss with fat if we don't maintain our
exercise levels. We can also lose muscle
rather than fat if we undergo starvation-
type diets, which are not recommended. At
rest, the body burns approximately 110
additional calories for each kilo of muscle
gained. So if we come off a starvation-type
diet, we actually put on more weight as fat.
Ideally we want to maintain our muscle
mass % while reducing fat %, especially
visceral fat.
Visceral Fat
Visceral fat is located in our abdominal
cavity (stomach area) and surrounds our
vital organs. The more visceral fat you have
the greater the chance of developing
insulin resistance (leading to type 2
diabetes), heart disease and high blood
pressure.
Activ8rlives
Body Analyser
Bluetooth 4.0
gives a visceral fat rating between 0 – 29.
Rating between 1 – 12: Indicates that we
have a healthy level of visceral fat. Rating
between 13 – 29: Indicates that we could
have excess visceral fat and we may wish to
consider modifying our diet or increasing
our exercise levels.
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