For years many people have defined a healthy weight by your BMI or simply a number on the scale. While these numbers can be used in a variety of different ways, they aren’t comprehensive. The Body Composition Scale that we use for our patients gives us a much broader view of a person’s weight. This is important because research shows that there is a correlation between increased body fat and being at a higher risk for chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease. The Body Composition Scale is used to measure body composition which is the percentage of core components in your body, such as fat, protein, minerals and body water. Every patient who uses our Body Composition Scale will receive a comprehensive report that includes:

• Body Composition Breakdown – Body Fat, Muscle Mass, Body Water

• Body Fat Distribution – Visceral Fat, Fat Displacement

• Your Metabolism – Resting (BMR), Active Caloric Burn Rate

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Visceral Fat: Dangerous “Deep Fat” – Visceral fat is a unique body fat that’s stored around several vital organs including the liver, stomach, and intestines. Sometimes referred to as “deep fat,” it can build up in the arteries and cause serious health problems like Type 2 diabetes, stroke, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Basal Metabolic Rate – Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the total number of calories that your body needs to perform life-sustaining functions like circulation, breathing, cell production, and nutrient processing.

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise - Maximizing Fat Burning Potential – During aerobic exercise there is a sufficient oxygen intake to sustain the activity without the body requiring a secondary energy source, like lipids, AKA stored fats. Because these secondary sources are not needed, they are not burned. During anaerobic exercise, oxygen consumption is not sufficient to supply all the energy your muscles are demanding, so they turn to other sources and begin to break down sugars and stored fat.