Many facets of health and growth are closely related to body composition. The body’s mass and proportion of lean tissue, bone mineral, adipose tissue, body water and other components offer a valuable ...

Objective The inclusion of transgender athletes in competitive sports has promoted significant dialogue and controversy among exercise-related professionals. The objective of this study was to ...

It’s no secret that BMI is a flawed metric for measuring our health. It’s why BodySpec developed a new metric they’ve coined “BFI” that incorporates more than just weight and height, using hundreds of ...

Understanding your body goes well beyond a mere number on the scale. That's where DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scans come. This low-dose X-ray measures bone density, muscle mass, and body ...

People come to running with many different goals: to compete, to hang out with friends, to get healthier, to “lean out.” This sport can help you achieve many of these things. However, according to a ...

German medical device company seca rolled out the first portable body composition scanner designed for primary care settings on Thursday. The product, called Alpha, seeks to give primary care ...

To anyone following the brouhaha surrounding fitness standards across the U.S. military, the Air Force’s six-month delay in resuming body composition measurements comes as no surprise. Three years ...

Your weight alone can’t tell the full story of your health—body composition does. By looking at fat, muscle, bone, and water percentages, you get a clearer picture of your well-being. Understanding ...