Bulking is a term used when trying to gain muscle. It refers to a progressive weight training programme combined with a calorie excess. If done properly, the trainee will develop a significant amount of muscle … Continue reading Bulking

Blood Pressure is the pressure of the blood against the artery walls. We measure blood pressure using a Sphygmomanometer (try saying that after a drink). A blood pressure reading delivers two numbers, known as the … Continue reading Blood Pressure

Body weight is how much your entire body weighs. This measurement does not take into account your fat mass or fat free mass, so does not give us a true representation of physical condition. How … Continue reading Body Weight

The Body Mass Index is a simple formula which divides your Body Weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared, and is used mainly by physicians to determine obesity. The result is then compared … Continue reading Body Mass Index (BMI)

Bioelectrical Impedance is a technique using electrical resistance to determine percentages of fat mass and fat free mass. Electrodes pass a painless current through the body; all the while the impedance is being measured, providing … Continue reading Bio-Electrical Impedance (BIE)