Most people define the state of his body by weight. But with age the body composition changes: muscle tissue is gradually replaced by fat. If a person does not engage in exercises to strengthen muscles, they become less and begin to accumulate fat. This is particularly true for women. Withdrawals may not be convincing indicator of health and beauty. Needed is more accurate “tool.” Many people resort to the common tables of the ratio between height and weight. But sports medicine specialists emphasize that these indicators do not give full information as to take into account the type and build, reports magazine Prevention. Have appeared, and tables, taking into account the type of build: lean, medium, large. In the same growth rate is obtained difference of 5-6 pounds. But they are not sufficiently objective. To determine the amount of excess fat, you need to calculate the fat content of the overall composition of the body. Certain amount of fat is vital for normal functioning of the body – from 12 to 15 percent of the total mass of the body. Fat accumulated over this rule affect the health and of course spoil the shape. The percentage of fat is estimated as follows: 10-20% – excellent, 20-25% – good, acceptable 25-30%, 30-35% – well, 40% or more – the comments are unnecessary. Men indicators are somewhat lower because of the structure of the body of their gender.
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Continuous calculation of calories, and the refusal of your favorite foods may help in some cases to reduce cellulite, but sometimes the effect is the opposite, says an article in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (American Society of Plastic Surgeons). According to American doctors in women who have significant problems with weight, weakening really gives a good result in terms of cellulite, but for those whose weight is approximately normal, possible reductions may be counterproductive. Published data indicate that in 58% of the patients decreased cellulite, but in 31% condition has deteriorated. “Sometimes even in women who reduced their weight much, does not reduce cellulite, and the only consequence is the loss of skin elasticity and its deflection,” added the researchers. “For this and the recommendation for women who want to reduce your cellulite, you must be: first specialist visit and talk to him.”
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