Scales can’t be trusted as a factor of health. It’s possible to weigh less and “look thin”, yet still be unhealthy.
The scale doesn't measure body fat, it only measures total body weight so you can’t rely on the scale for over all good health.
Body composition is one of the most obvious indicators of overall health. It is the ratio of lean mass (good weight) to fat mass (bad weight if too much).
Where should your body composition be? Click here for the chart.
People with too much body fat are more prone to Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and many other health related conditions.
Beware of weight loss programs that only measure body weight. Effective weight loss programs will help you lose body fat. Your Integrity Health Coach will measure your body composition at every 8 week workout cycle to ensure you are losing body FAT.
During this appointment your Health Coach will help guide you in the right direction for successful fat loss. If you feel like you need more Coaching we do have levels of Membership that include extra coaching sessions. You can also purchase single sessions, packages of 10 and 20.
A simple and fast rule of thumb is that your waist size should be equal to, or less than half of your height in inches.
For example: If you are 5 foot 4 inches or 64 inches tall your waist size should not exceed 32 inches.
So remember the scale is just a number. It measures nothing about your health.
Body Composition is only one of the 7 components of optimal health.
In order to truly be healthy and fit you must have a reasonable degree of conditioning in all 7 components:
Muscular Strength
Cardiovascular Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition
Nutrition Planning
Supplementation
Mind-Body Connection
Become a member to learn more about achieving optimal health!
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Integrity Health is a franchise company residing in New Hampshire. We specialize in health coaching centers combining fitness with weight loss to optimize and promote optimal health. We are also the national purveyors of the RAMP Metabolic Fitness Prescription licensed by fitness professionals.