Article: Three common composition techniques determine percentage of body fat. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)

Often people begin an exercise program in conjunction with good nutritional habits only to find that they don't see a big change in their weight. On the other hand, if they measured their body fat regularly, they would find they are losing fat and gaining muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat. 
It is not possible to tell how much of the body is fat and how much is lean body mass (LBM) by simply weighing yourself. The bathroom scale cannot differentiate between lean weight and fat pounds. 
There are many methods for evaluating body composition. Most health and fitness settings offer an inexpensive, reliable and non-invasive technique for measuring body fat. Here's a brief ...

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