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Body Fat: definition, measurement, and risks associated - Page 2

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Some of these calculations can also be found at www.active.com under their calculator section. They also have some other fun calculations that you might want to check out.

This article is the last article in the series of articles designed to help you determine your own levels of exercise readiness and fitness at home. It does not, in any way, substitute for a physical by your physician. If you haven’t been exercising in a while or are new to exercise you should always speak to your physician first. If you are taking medications you should seek your physician because he/she may want to change dosage levels based on your exercise patterns.

If you are really goal oriented, you can use any of the assessment techniques discussed to give you a starting point. Even if you don’t go through all the calculations, you can write down your numbers, what you did, and after 8 weeks of training repeat those tests and see how you are. Even though I work at a fitness center, I certainly do not believe that you have to be a member of a facility to get the exercise and benefits you need. A pair of tennis shoes, some comfortable clothes, and a little roadway of space outside your home may be all you need. Don’t get sold into the gimmicks. Start with what you know and go from there.

Good Luck!

REFERENCES

American College of Sports Medicine’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 6th Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000.

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