Body Composition

What Is Body composition

• Body composition is the body's ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass

• A certain way to workout.

• How the body produces muscle throughout endurance

• Body positivity

Why is body composition important

• Gives you rabies

• Decreases longevity and increases the risk of heart disease and cancer

• Increases longevity and reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer

• It allows you to build up your flexibility

Answer explanation

high levels of fat mass increase negative heath outcomes, which then result in heart disease and type II diabetes. But exercising regularly develops muscle mass and decreases fat mass which then enhances body composition.

What parts of the body does it use

• Fat, bone, and muscle

• Joints, Tendons, and ligaments

• Heart and brain

• All listed

Examples of Body Composition

• Dance,

  Heavy Lifting,

  Hill walking

• Swimming ,

  running,

  Cycling

• Stretching,

  Yoga,

  Pilates

• Endomorph, Mesomorph,

  Ectomorph

Answer explanation

Examples of Body Composition are based on your specific body type. Starting with the 1st example, endomorph is when the body is short and have a wide frame. This makes it easier for muscle mass to build up, but a higher body fat composition. Mesomorph's gain muscle mass easily and respond well to weight training, allowing them to gain and lose weight easily. Lastly Ectomorph's are tall and slim, but have a low muscle mass leading to a fast metabolism and cant gain muscle easily.

How does it relate to my everyday life

• The answer isn't listed

• It increases longevity and reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes,

  which improves energy levels and self-esteem.

• It allows you to improve on your flexibility and skills directly to you.

• Increases brain activity, reactivity, and the choices you make that then effect your everyday life.

Answer explanation

When you maintain a healthy body composition the positive levels in your health increase, while the potential risk decrease such as heart disease, Type II diabetes, cancer, etc.

How do you maintain a healthy Body Composition?

• Sleeping

• Challenging your brain with problem solving

• Nutrition and exercise

• Eating junk food

Answer explanation

Keeping your calories, fiber and protein in check is a good first step. All exercise can help with fat loss, but weight training is the best way to increase muscle mass.