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Muscle percentage
The following tables provide an overview of reference values for the
muscle percentage (%).
Muscle percentage for women
Age
Low
10–29
<35
30–59
<28
60–69
<23
>70
<23
Muscle percentage for men
Age
Low
10–29
<40
30–59
<33
60–69
<32
>70
<30
Normal
Elevated
35–45
>45
28–40
>40
23–35
>35
23–30
>30
Normal
Elevated
40–50
>50
33–45
>45
32–40
>40
30–35
>35
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Bone mass
The scale measures the weight of all parts of your bones
in pounds. This is not the same thing as calcium
concentration or bone density. Only a medical specialist
can measure the calcium concentration and bone density with a
special medical device. The bone mass therefore does not provide any
information about changes to bones, bone hardness or diseases such
as osteoporosis.
Our skeleton changes as we age. As we grow up, our bone mass
increases quickly and peaks between the age of 30 and 40. Afterwards,
it starts to slowly decline.
Bone mass varies according to gender, height, age and weight and can
only be influenced to a limited extent. As a result, there are no
universally-applicable reference values.
You can counteract the age-related loss of bone mass associated with
ageing with proper nutrition and physical activity. At the same time, be
sure that you are getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D and calcium.
You can strengthen your skeleton by engaging in athletic activity to
strengthen your muscles.
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
The basal metabolic rate, BMR, refers to the amount of energy your
body requires on a daily basis when fully at rest in order to maintain its
basic functions. Therefore, you must consume at least this amount of
energy through your diet to avoid any harm to your health.
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