For decades, health experts have relied on body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height, to classify people as underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. But sometimes, you need more than ...

COSMED USA, Inc., manufacturer of the BOD POD ® Body Composition Tracking System, has been selected to provide body composition testing at the upcoming NHL Scouting Combine™ being held May 30 - June 6 ...

The RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro Body Fat Scale is a fabulous piece of kit for exercise geeks and fitness professionals. That said, beginners may find it overly complex. For some serious athletes, on the ...

The number on the scale doesn’t reveal everything about your health. In an era dominated by smartwatches and fitness apps, tracking health has never been easier—or more confusing. The sheer volume of ...

As many people begin the year with health and fitness resolutions, Boise State University’s Human Performance Laboratory is ...

The move replaces traditional height-and-weight tables as the primary measure of body fat standards.

The U.S. military has officially moved away from long-standing height-and-weight tables and the traditional tape test in favor of a waist-to-height ratio as the primary body composition standard for ...

Objective The inclusion of transgender athletes in competitive sports has promoted significant dialogue and controversy among exercise-related professionals. The objective of this study was to ...