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WEIGHT SCHMEIGHT, ITS YOUR BODY FAT THAT COUNTS~
Forget about how much you weigh. If you're trying to slim down, the number you really want to focus on is your body-fat percentage.
Don't know your number? Ask a personal trainer to measure you. The process takes just a few minutes. In many cases, the trainer will use a gauge called a caliper to measure folds of skin at several different spots (your upper arm, your midsection, etc.). He or she will then do a quick calculation and tell you what percentage of your body is fat. What amount of body fat is fit? For women, the healthy range is 18 to 22 percent. For men, the range is 12 to 17 percent.
Bottom line: For most people, the scale is vastly overrated as a barometer of fitness. Instead of losing pounds, aim to drop a percentage point or two.
Stay Strong~~!!!
IPL
Don't know your number? Ask a personal trainer to measure you. The process takes just a few minutes. In many cases, the trainer will use a gauge called a caliper to measure folds of skin at several different spots (your upper arm, your midsection, etc.). He or she will then do a quick calculation and tell you what percentage of your body is fat. What amount of body fat is fit? For women, the healthy range is 18 to 22 percent. For men, the range is 12 to 17 percent.
Bottom line: For most people, the scale is vastly overrated as a barometer of fitness. Instead of losing pounds, aim to drop a percentage point or two.
Stay Strong~~!!!
IPL