Maximizing Cardiometabolic Wellness: The Role of Body Fat Regulation
Study shows that as the fat content of the body increases, both muscle strength and endurance decrease.
KEY FINDINGS
A recent cross-sectional study conducted at #Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Dehradun, on 100 young adults in the age group of 18-25 years, examined how body fat and BMI affect muscle performance.
The study summarized highlights the importance of considering body fat content, in addition to BMI, when assessing muscle performance and overall health. While BMI is a commonly used measure of obesity, it doesn't necessarily reflect the distribution of body fat, which can significantly impact muscle function.
Study concludes:
Body fat content should be considered a key factor in screening and prognosticating cases of obesity instead of relying solely on BMI.
These findings also have potential implications for athletes and the elderly population. In any training programme, the primary objective is to maximise performance, and this study highlights that body fat is a crucial determinant of achieving that goal.
For the elderly population, excessive fat, coupled with age-related muscle decline, can further exacerbate the loss of muscle vitality and efficiency.