Fitness Together Moorseville - May 2018

InBody Discovers What You’re Made Of

analysis by breaking down your body into four components: fat, muscle mass, minerals, and body water. These more precise calculations remind us there’s more to our health than a number on a scale. InBody allows your trainer to look at your percent body fat in relation to the rest of your body mass and determine if you face health risks associated with being overweight or obese. Additionally, InBody calculates your basal metabolic rate, which can be used to improve your diet, and your muscle-fat analysis, which we use to create the best work-out routine for you. InBody software sounds complicated, but so is your body! Fortunately, getting a clear picture of your overall health with InBody is as easy as stepping on a scale. Give us a call at 704-658-1522 or visit the clinic to learn exactly what your body is made of.

than they should for their height, and the BMI computation will suggest they are overweight or obese. Additionally, BMI doesn’t distinguish between different types of fat. While you may not be happy with the fat on your hips or behind, this fat is far less of a health risk than fat stored around your belly. Since BMI can’t factor in body types, it often suggests that anyone with a BMI over 30 faces increased health risks, when they are actually in a perfectly healthy state. The BMI has its uses, but it is a largely flawed tool for calculating your health. This is why, at Fitness Together, we utilize InBody software to help our clients achieve their health goals. InBody provides an overall body composition

Our obsession with body mass index (BMI) begins in freshman health class. The football coach explains that there’s a simple equation that determines if you are healthy by using your height and weight. A BMI higher than 25 means you are overweight, and a BMI greater than 30 means you are obese and will suffer from all the health risks that go with it. But the human body is complex, and as it turns out, letting a simple equation calculate our health has been leading people astray for decades. Many people assume BMI calculates their body fat levels, but in fact, it only takes into account their overall weight. There is a huge difference between these measurements. Our weight is the product of fat and muscle mass, but BMI can’t distinguish between the two. If a bodybuilder calculates their BMI, their heavier muscle mass will likely show them as weighing more

SENSATIONAL SUMMER SALAD It’s officially the season of salads, and fruit salads are summer’s specialty! Enjoy this tasty dish as a side or main course. For some added protein, toss in a handful of slivered almonds or chopped pecans.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

• 1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced • 3 medium peaches, thinly sliced • 1 cup blueberries • 1 heaping tablespoon fresh basil or mint, chopped

DIRECTIONS

3. Gently toss to combine. 4. Serve immediately, or chill for later.

1. In a medium serving bowl, combine the strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and basil or mint. 2. Drizzle lemon juice, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar on top.

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