We have Tanita Body Composition Scales !
Measuring Body Fat Is Important for Determining
Fitness !
Weight alone is not a clear indicator of good health because it does
not distinguish between pounds that come from body fat and those that come from lean body
mass or muscle. Carrying too much fat is a condition called obesity, and puts a person at
risk for many serious medical conditions including heart disease, diabetes and even
certain forms of cancer. In fact, obesity contributes to at least half the chronic
diseases in western society.
Not All Pounds Are the Same !
Overweight means an excess of total body weight based on population averages
for heights and body frame sizes. Athletes and very muscular people may be overweight, but
that does not mean they are over fat. Obesity means an excess of body fat
regardless of weight.
