Lean Body Mass Includes your bones, organs, muscle, connective tissue, and fluids. The higher percentage of lean body mass, the more muscular the body, with a higher bone density. This lean body mass makes us look more attractive, increases our energy, and causes our metabolism to function at a higher rate. Adipose or Fatty Tissue is necessary in small amounts to cushion and protect body organs from injury. But , if our body fat percentage is high we are prone to significant increases in the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some cancers, and chronic disease.
Water is the underlying element in all body fluids.
It serves as the primary medium of transport for the body's complex biological exchanges. For this reason, great care must be taken during diet and exercise to avoid having the body become dehydrated. It is advised that you have your body composition checked and that you monitor your progress as you improve your health. Exercise is essential to a vital functioning body. When we move, we stimulate the nervous system, the circulatory system, and build and rejuvenate muscle tissue.