Body Composition:
Research 2 different body composition formulas. Some may be for specific populations (athletes, elderly, cardiac), some might use body density and some may use circumference measurements.
What variables are important in measuring body composition? What is the reliability of these formulas?
What is the margin of error? Experiment with 2 subjects using these 2 different formulas. Using each formula on each subject compare the results.
Also determine their Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), BMI, fat free mass and pounds to lose (if applicable) based on the ACSM recommendations for body composition. (BMI and Waist Hip Ratio are NOT considered body compositions formulas do not use these for body comp equations.)
If you find a formula that determines body density you must further calculate and report the body fat percentage using the Siri formula in your ACSM text.