Tag: Fat free mass index

According to a study published in *PMC*, Fat-Free Mass Index (FFMI) is often a better indicator of health and body composition than Body Mass Index (BMI). A good fat-free mass is not a single number but a healthy range that depends on your sex, height, and fitness goals, with FFMI providing a more nuanced picture than body weight alone.

While body mass index (BMI) has long been a standard screening tool, its inability to differentiate between muscle and fat mass can be misleading for many people, especially athletes. A more precise measurement is fat-free mass (FFM), which accounts for all non-fat body tissue, including muscle, bone, and organs. Understanding the difference between FFM and BMI is crucial for a more accurate assessment of your health and fitness progress.

According to a study published in *The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*, the Fat-Free Mass Index (FFMI) can provide a more qualitative assessment of body composition than the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI). This index is crucial for determining what is a good fat-free body weight and understanding your muscularity relative to your height.