The next phase of data collection for the U.S. Army’s Body Composition Study will take place at U.S. Army Garrison West Point, NY from May 2-4. The study will focus on collecting data from Soldiers ...

The military’s new height to waist standards aim to better measure health and readiness, but raise concerns about fairness, ...

Muscle tends to come back faster the second time because when you’ve built it once, your muscle fibers retain extra myonuclei ...

In the world of fitness and bodybuilding, understanding the science behind physical transformation is essential for long-term success. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness ...

For bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, changing body composition often reflects hard work and discipline—but knowing body composition is useful for anyone, and for more than just bragging rights.

A novel 3D body shape method promises accessible and accurate body composition predictions, potentially transforming how we monitor health over time and detect risks. Body meshes fitted to DXA. DXA ...

There are various types of body composition tests (more on these below). Still, each one measures the percentages of fat and fat-free mass (muscle and bone) in the body. Knowing these percentages can ...