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Lean Body Mass (LBM) refers to the total weight of your body minus all the weight from fat mass. It includes muscles, bones, organs, water, and other non-fat tissues. Understanding your LBM helps in assessing your overall body composition and health status.
The calculator uses the Lean Body Mass formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the proportion of your body weight that consists of non-fat tissues, providing insight into your muscle mass and overall body composition.
Details: Knowing your body composition (lean mass vs. fat mass) is more informative than just knowing your total weight. It helps in tracking fitness progress, setting appropriate health goals, and assessing nutritional status.
Tips: Enter your weight in kilograms and your body fat percentage. For accurate results, use a reliable method to measure body fat percentage such as DEXA scan, bioelectrical impedance, or skinfold calipers.
Q1: What is a healthy body fat percentage?
A: Healthy body fat percentages vary by age and gender. For men, 8-19% is considered healthy, while for women, 21-33% is typically healthy.
Q2: How can I increase my lean body mass?
A: Resistance training, adequate protein intake, proper nutrition, and sufficient rest are key factors in building and maintaining lean muscle mass.
Q3: What's the difference between lean body mass and muscle mass?
A: Lean body mass includes all non-fat tissues (muscles, bones, organs, water), while muscle mass specifically refers to skeletal muscles.
Q4: How often should I measure my body composition?
A: For most people, measuring every 4-8 weeks is sufficient to track changes without becoming obsessive about daily fluctuations.
Q5: Can I use this calculator if I measure weight in pounds?
A: Yes, but you'll need to convert pounds to kilograms first (1 kg = 2.2 lbs) for accurate results with this calculator.