KNOW YOUR NUMBERS: 251.8. 192.0. 59.7.
These numbers don't just describe a body, they predict its future. Most people rely on a single number on a scale or a BMI chart to judge progress. But those numbers are blunt instruments. Body composition testing breaks your weight into muscle, fat, water, and bone. It reveals what's actually changing inside your body, whether you're a man looking to preserve strength or a woman focused on longevity and hormonal stability. Call or text (678) 616-2186.
1 — TOTAL WEIGHT VS. COMPOSITION: 251.8 lbs
Total weight doesn't distinguish between fat, muscle, bone, and water. Two people can weigh the same, but one can be lean and strong with a low visceral fat score, while the other carries dangerous hidden fat. Weight is just the starting point. Breaking it down is where the truth lives.
2 — LEAN BODY MASS: 192.0 lbs
Lean mass includes muscle, bone, organs, and water. It's the structural and metabolic engine of your body. The higher your lean mass, the higher your basal metabolic rate. In this example, 192 lbs. of lean mass supports a resting metabolism of 2250 kcal per day.
For men, higher lean mass supports strength, mobility, and resilience. For women, it helps maintain bone density, hormone balance, and metabolic stability, especially through midlife transitions.
3 — SKELETAL MUSCLE MASS (SMM): 109.4 lbs
Skeletal muscle is the active tissue that drives movement, posture, and metabolism. Each pound of muscle burns an estimated 6–10 kcal daily, even at rest. Adding 10 lbs. of muscle can increase daily caloric burn by roughly 60–100 kcal.
For both men and women, maintaining or increasing muscle mass is one of the most powerful levers for healthy aging.
4 — BODY FAT MASS & PERCENTAGE: 59.7 lbs | 23.8 %
Fat is stored energy, but its percentage and distribution determine its impact on your health.
Reference Ranges:
Men: Athletic 10–20 % | Average 20–25 % | Elevated 25 %+
Women: Athletic 18–25 % | Average 25–30 % | Elevated 30 %+
The goal isn't simply to have the lowest possible percentage. It's to strike the right balance, sufficient lean mass, healthy hydration, and body fat levels below metabolic risk thresholds.
5 — VISCERAL FAT LEVEL: 13 (Scale 1–20)13 (Scale 1–20)
Visceral fat surrounds the organs, driving cardiovascular, liver, and metabolic disease risk. A visceral fat score under 10 is a healthy target for both men and women. Elevated visceral fat is often hidden in people with "normal" BMI.
BONUS — ECW/TBW RATIO: 0.378
This ratio measures extracellular water relative to total body water, reflecting hydration balance and inflammation. The healthy range is 0.360–0.390. Elevated ratios can indicate fluid retention or cellular imbalance issues often missed by standard labs.
STACKING NUMBERS OVER TIME
One test gives you a snapshot. Three tests give you a timeline. Re-testing every 8–12 weeks lets you track the story behind the numbers: fat decreasing, lean mass holding or climbing, visceral fat dropping. This is how meaningful change is measured, not guessed.
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QUICK REFERENCES:
Total Weight — The number everyone knows, but it doesn't tell the full story.
Lean Body Mass — Your structural and metabolic engine.
Skeletal Muscle Mass — Strength, mobility, metabolic power.
Body Fat % — Energy storage and risk marker.
Visceral Fat — The hidden number that matters most.
ECW/TBW Ratio — Cellular hydration and inflammation signal.