Body Composition Analysis

A Body Composition Analysis is an essential measure of fitness for both athletes and the general public. Unlike body weight, body composition provides information about the amount of fat and muscle tissue on your body. We utilize the Tanita Body Composition Analysis to interpret your body weight in terms of body fat and lean body mass. Your Body Composition is an analysis of fat mass, lean mass, and percent fat mass. Fat Mass refers to the amount of a person's body weight composed of adipose (fat) tissue. It includes the fat deposited under the skin (subcutaneous) and the fat deposited within the chest and abdomen (truncal). Lean Mass refers to the amount of a person's body weight composed of fat-free tissues. It is comprised of the weight of muscle, bone, water, internal organs and connective tissue. Percent Fat Mass refers to the percent of a person's body weight composed of fat. For men, this number should be less than 20% and for women, less than 30%.

As you pursue a health and fitness program, knowing the composition of your body will prove to be one of the most important concepts of your wellness program!