BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
Body fat percentage can help determine your health risks. High body fat increases the risks of health conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, sleep apnea, some cancers, fatty liver disease, and more.
DETERMINE & CLASSIFY YOUR BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
Here are some ways to measure body fat percentage.
1 Body Fat Scale: There are body fat scales you step on that will give you an idea of your body fat percentage. Some are more accurate than others. While they may not be 100% accurate, they will give you an idea of your body fat percentage.
2 Professional Body Fat Measurements: There are ways to professionally measure your body fat percentage that will give you an accurate result. These methods require going to a professional facility. These methods could be hydrostatic weighing, DEXA, 3d body scan, MRI, BOD POD, and more.
Once you know your body fat percentage, look at the chart above to see your classification.
IMPROVE YOUR BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
Reach out if you’d like help improving your body fat percentage through an exercise program and diet.
OVERALL HEALTH
Body fat percentage is 1 indicator of health. To get a more accurate overall condition of your health, do more health assessments. Next, do assessment 5 of 7, Muscle Mass Percentage.