Provides structural integrity and mineral reservoirs.
Includes essential fat (necessary for hormone production and organ protection) and storage fat (subcutaneous and visceral).
Athletes often prioritize "body recomposition"—reducing fat while maintaining or increasing muscle—to optimize power-to-weight ratios without necessarily seeing a change on the scale. How to Measure Body Composition
Different methods offer varying levels of accuracy and accessibility:
The primary driver of movement, strength, and metabolic rate.