Many people who look thin may actually be ‘overfat’, carrying a high percentage of body fat. In fact, up to an 80% increase in body fat can be found in people between the ages of 25 and 70 who do not perform regular cardiovascular (cardio) exercise AND resistance (weight) training, whether they are considered to be thin or overweight. Overweight people who are also overfat tend to be at a higher risk for developing certain diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure as well as having a heart attack or stroke. However, thin people can also develop high blood pressure, some get diabetes, and some have heart attacks and strokes due to a high percentage of body fat. Aiming to change your body composition and not simply to lose weight, can improve your overall health. Body composition describes the percentages of fat and lean (i.e. muscle, bone, and fluids) weight in your body. An ideal body composition is one that encompasses a low percentage of body fat and a high percentage of lean weight relative to overall body weight. Being lean is far more important than just being thin as having a leaner body reduces the risk of disease.
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Posted By: Nina Cherie Franklin Franklin
Monday, October 29th 2012 at 1:07PM
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