Modeling isn’t just a matter of strutting your stuff on the catwalk—it also means that you need mathematical precision when it comes to taking your body measurements. Having precise measurements is ...

While we often focus on the number on the scale, it is really our body fat percentage that tells us just how healthy and fit we are. As a trainer, I have many clients come to me concerned about their ...

One of the most common measures we all strive to maximize at some point or another is our power-to-weight ratio (PWR). Your PWR is the amount of power that can be produced in relation to your body ...

For bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, changing body composition often reflects hard work and discipline—but knowing body composition is useful for anyone, and for more than just bragging rights.

Adjusted body weight is used to calculate weight, which considers lean and fat mass. This tool can help provide more precise medical and nutritional assessments. Healthcare professionals often use ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat ...

We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat percentage is a measure of how much body fat someone has relative to ...

When people think of wearable technology, they most likely think of an Apple Watch or Fitbit. AirPods too. Even Apple’s hotly-anticipated mixed-reality headset. These all are computers you wear on ...

When most of us get serious about losing weight or getting in shape, one of the first things we buy is a scale. However, these days, not just any scale will do. If you're like most people, you want to ...