Body composition is the proportion of fat and fat-free (bone, muscle, tissue, water) mass in the body. It is common for people to gain weight and increase body fat as a result of a lack of exercise and poor nutritional habits.
- Excess body fat has been linked to various health risks, including; high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Additionally, excess weight and body fat reduces one's physical performance by detracting from endurance, speed and stamina.
- Muscle is one of the fat-free components of the body. Building and toning muscle may or may not assist in losing weight, but will help in reducing body fat. Why? Exercise shapes and tones muscles. Muscles need energy. Energy sources include carbohydrates and fat. Working out regularly will increase your body's metabolic rate, the amount of energy expended, diverting energy sources from being stored to being used.
Besides the physiological advantages of gaining and maintaining a satisfactory body composition, there is a psychological affect as well, emotional well-being. Excess body fat and lack of muscle tone adversely affects physical appearance. Like it or not, many are judged by others and by themselves based on their appearance. Healthy habits can have a positive effect on self-image. Reducing excess body fat and increasing muscle tone can improve one's body image and increase self-esteem.
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