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Kartik Aaryan drops from 39% body fat to just 7% for ‘Chandu Champion’: Here’s what it means to reduce body fat

Kartik Aaryan has set a new record in Bollywood and this time it has really taken aback everyone! The new poster of "Chandu Champion" is out and the actor's comment box is already filled with compliments.

The Times of India

Why BMI is not a good metric for checking obesity or overweight in Indians, shares expert

BMI is a standard measure to assess an individual as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. However, it may not be accurate to measure health in Indians. This means that the weight may be normal but disproportionate fat muscle mass ( fat to protein disproportion).

The Times of India

Garmin's Index S2 is the smart scale choice for those in the Garmin ecosystem

Garmin's Index S2 suffers from some weight accuracy issues, but if you're in the Garmin ecosystem, this may be the scale for you.

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This world-first smart ring claims to track your body fat and hydration, and it's on Kickstarter now

A Kickstarter project for a new smart ring Ringo claims it can track your body fat and hydration levels.

TechRadar

Researchers find that four cups of coffee daily aids weight loss

Discover how much coffee you should drink daily for weight loss. According to research, consuming 4 cups of coffee per day can help lower body fat by 4%. L...

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Forget weights — these 3 moves sculpt and tone your upper body using one yoga block

These three yoga block exercises target and strengthen your upper body without weights, including your shoulders, chest, and triceps.

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I did this Chris Heria ab workout every day for a week — here’s what happened

Our fitness writer tried the influencer’s Chris Heria's ab workout for a full week. Here’s what she found.

Tom’s Guide

Tanita BC-401 Smart Scale Review

This smart scale is compact and can be used app-free if you prefer

Coach

Ryan Reynold’s Deadpool 3 PT reveals the star's diet and workout secrets

A-list PT Don Saladino shares the metabolism hacks you need to burn fat, build muscle, and get ripped

Childhood obesity may be reduced by moderate exercise for 60 minutes daily

Light physical activity appears to be the antidote to the catastrophic effect of sedentary time in the young population. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Wyze Scale X Review

A good-looking scale that performs well and is great value (in the US, at least)

Coach

Light exercise can be key to reducing childhood obesity linked to inactivity

Childhood obesity is directly connected to increased sedentary time as a youngster through puberty, but new research has discovered that mild physical activity can totally reverse the negative trend. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Viral TikTok trend: 4-1-1 workout method melts fat in 6 weeks!

Discover the viral 4-1-1 workout method for fat loss that combines strength training and cardio. Get ready to melt away body fat and build lean muscle.

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The Pelicans can cut Zion Williamson (and his max contract) after next season. Here’s why.

Zion Williamson really does have a weight clause in his contract

Fit & Well

I swapped a split-exercise routine for full-body workouts and it drastically changed my body fat percentage

If your goal is fat loss, then a full-body workout routine could be key

The Conversation

Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly?

Spend some time scrolling social media and you’re all-but-guaranteed to see an ad promising to help you with targeted fat loss. These ads promote a concept known as “spot reduction”, claiming you can burn fat in a specific body area, usually the belly, with specially designed exercises or workouts.

The Conversation

Tracking daily step counts can be a useful tool for weight management – an exercise scientist parses the science

Over the last decade, smartphones have become ubiquitous not just for sending texts and staying abreast of news, but also for monitoring daily activity levels.

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BMI measures body fat, but is it a reliable tool for health?

The argument against BMI is that it measures weight, not fat, which makes it inaccurate and thus that it contributes to body shaming.

The Independent UK

Poor metabolic health ‘linked with 12% higher risk of dementia later in life’

Having conditions such as high blood pressure, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol is believed to be a contributing factor.

Coach

Withings Body Smart Scale Review

The most affordable of Withings’ smart scales offers a seamless experience and essential metrics at a reasonable price

The Guardian - UK

Should I worry about my BMI?

Devised almost 200 years ago, body mass index is used as a marker of health by many, yet called useless by others. What’s the truth?

LiveScience

Siblings rapidly lost their body fat in infancy due to rare, newly described gene mutation

Doctors found a novel gene mutation in two siblings with the same rare disorder.

Cycling Weekly

I lowered my body fat by 4.4% and increased my VO2 max after using a nutrition app for 7 weeks

Could a smartphone app be the key to hitting your nutritional needs and reaching your riding goals?

Zenger

Israeli Study Challenges BMI As Measure Of Obesity, Advocates For Body Fat Percentage

Researchers find one-third of normal-weight individuals are actually obese based on body fat percentage.

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