Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Healthy Life - Muscle index & physique ratings


Muscle index & Physique Ratings:


The muscle Index is given in kg, the value belonging to it s the Physique Ratings:


1 to 4 obese, untrained

5 normal

6 to 9 optimal, sporty


Why is monitoring muscle mass important?


For every extra pound of muscle gained the body uses approximately 50 extra calories a day. Every body experiences a change in the muscle mass should monitor and adapt the calorie intake accordingly. Because muscle is denser than fat, monitoring muscle mass gives a more accurate understanding of a person's overall compositions and changes in their total body weight.


What is Physique Rating?


Offers you the opportunity to set a desired Physique Rating from which you can tailor your health/fitness programme accordingly.


Why is monitoring Physique Rating important?


When a person increases their activity their weight may not change but their balance of body fat and muscle may after which will change the overall physique or body shape. The physique rating helps accurately guide through a diet and fitness programme.


What is Basal Metabolic Rate Indicator?


The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories the body needs when at rest.


Why is monitoring the basal Metabolic Rate important?


Understanding the Basal Metabolic Rate will allow you to monitor the number of calories your body requires according to their physique and lifestyle. The more muscle or general activity yhou take the more calories require. The Basal Metabolic Rate level also decreases as the body ages.


What is Metabolic Age rating?


The Basal Metabolic Rate starts to decrease after the age of 16/17 years old and the Metabolic Age Rating indicates what age level your body is currently rated at.


Why is the Metabolism Age Rating important?


If the age indicated is higher than your actual age than you needs to improve your Basal Metabolic Rate. Increasing exercise levels will build healthier muscle tissue which burn more calories consequently improving your metabolic age rating.



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