The Pentagon is shifting from height and weight tables and replacing them with a waist-to-height ratio methodology.

For decades people both in and out of the fitness world have done whatever they can to get shredded and lean. From suspicious weight-loss pills to quick, intense workouts, there's no shortage of ways ...

The body fat percentage is a crucial metric for assessing men's physical health. This indicator refers to the proportion of ...

Ideal body fat percentage for women Since a BMI calculation is based solely on your height and weight, being female or male does not factor into how that number is calculated. That said, there are ...

If you've ever wondered what level of 'lean' actually looks best, a new paper has some surprisingly down-to-earth answers. Researchers took full-body DEXA scans of 15 real men and tweaked two key ...

A new cross-cultural study involving participants from China, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom found that men with a body mass index between 23 and 27 were rated as the most physically attractive.

Here’s what to know about body composition numbers and what these metrics mean for your health and performance.

As obesity rates climb across America, the Army’s new body-composition policy arrives at a critical moment. This is not just a question of appearance; it is a matter of health, readiness, and ...