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.

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Body composition offers a clearer picture of health than ...

Thanks to the ever-improving world of fitness trackers and apps, you've never had more access to personal health data. But which of the dizzying number of markers and metrics should you really be ...

In Running for Weight Loss: Body Composition, Jennifer Brown and our experts explain: There are many factors that play a role ...

There are various types of body composition tests (more on these below). Still, each one measures the percentages of fat and fat-free mass (muscle and bone) in the body. Knowing these percentages can ...

The single most important concept is that “Athletic” and “Muscular” aren’t the same thing. As fitness culture became mainstream (through Instagram, CrossFit, and gym culture), the two terms started to ...

The Army Body Composition standards have been a controversial topic for many decades; embraced by some, hated by others. While some Soldiers attribute the development of eating disorders, unhealthy ...

Increasing your protein intake and incorporating strength training into your routine can help you lose body fat and increase muscle mass. Body composition refers to the amount of fat and fat-free mass ...