UNDERSTANDING THE SCALE APP METRICS
BODY FAT RATE
Your body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains.
If you are 150 pounds and 10% fat, it means that your body consists of 15
pounds fat and 135 pounds lean body mass (bone, muscle, organ tissue, blood
and everything else). A certain amount of fat is essential to bodily functions.
According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, there are healthy
body fat percentages based on your age. For people aged 20 to 39, women
should aim for 21% to 32% of body fat. Men should have 8% to 19%. For
people 40 to 59, women should fall between 23% to 33% and men should fall
around 11% to 21%
How to reduce body fat?
Cardiovascular workouts—which include continuous exercises like walking,
running and cycling—are important for fat loss. They help you both burn
calories eciently and boost metabolism. To get the most out of fat-burning
cardio workouts, determine your maximum heart rate by subtracting your age
from 220.
BODY WATER RATE
Body water declines as you age, but it will remain above 50 percent for most,
if not all, of your lifetime. The normal range for adult women varies between
45% and 60%. For men, the ideal body water percentage fluctuates between
50% and 65% of the total body.
How do you increase your body water percentage?
Avoid sugary, caeinated, and alcoholic drinks. Drink 1 Ounce of water for
every pound of body weight.
Increase consumption of leafy green vegetables which helps your muscles
stay hydrated.
BODY AGE
Body age is calculated by weight, body fat percentage and skeletal muscle
percentage to produce a guide to determine if your body age is above or
below your actual calendar age. If above your calendar age, changes can be
made to your body composition, fitness level and diet.
How to reduce body age?
Get regular exercise. Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits and vegetables,
whole grains, and the right amounts of healthy fats. Limit your alcohol use.
Avoid tobacco products and illicit drugs.
