The person looks average from the outside but has higher fat levels, as compared to muscle mass; eventually leading to full-blown obesity, if it is not regularly monitored. A healthy diet and exercise regime can lower the risks.
A person with obesity has higher than normal levels of body fat, with a standard level of muscle mass. Higher levels of body fat put one at risk for a number of heart diseases and even diabetes
One may look bigger on the outside but have a solid musculature underneath. There may be a high body fat percentage and also a high muscle mass level.
A lower muscle mass level and an average amount of body fat level make up an under-exercised individual!
These individuals have ideal average levels of muscle mass and body fat. They can achieve a lot by working out on a regular basis.
Most of the athletes have this rating. An individual with this rating has an average body fat percentage with higher muscle mass levels.
Low body fat and low muscle mass levels make up this rating.
These individuals have standard muscle mass levels with lower amounts of body fat!
These individuals are generally bodybuilders. They have higher levels of muscle mass with a low amount of body fat.
Your body composition can also be influenced by factors you can’t control:
People lose muscle mass as they age if they don’t maintain it with sufficient weight training. This results in a slower metabolism.
These play a role in whether you are naturally lean or have a tendency to retain fat, including where you store it.
These can influence water retention, fat deposition, and body composition.
Women have more body fat than men as nature’s way of preparing for pregnancy and nursing.
High body fat could lead to potential health risks like obesity-related diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Alternatively, with low fat, one could be susceptible to diseases, fertility issues, low energy levels causing fatigue, weak muscles, etc.
As you become more active and reduce the amount of body fat, your physique rating will also change accordingly. Even though your weight may not change, your muscle mass and body fat levels may be making you healthier and at lower risk of certain diseases.
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