BCA ( Body Composition Analysis ) is an important indicator of Obesity.
Body Mass Index ( BMI) ie. Weight (kgs) / height (m.sq) and Waist Circumference are the two other important indicators of Obesity. There are individuals who have a normal BMI (18.5-22.9) but a higher fat percentage and individuals who have a normal BMI but with a higher Waist Circumference. The treatments vary accordingly to achieve the desired body composition and proportion.
Latest research shows that there is a significant relation between waist size and hyper insulinemia ( high insulin levels ) and hyper triglyceridemia ( high triglyceride levels ) than Body Mass Index in otherwise healthy, post menopausal women. It has also been proven that Waist Circumference correlates with Metabolic Syndrome Indicators ( presence of high blood pressure, high insulin levels, high cholesterol levels) more than percentage fat.
VLCC believes in holistic treatment that is based on a scientific consideration of all the cause and effect factors involved in an individual’s weight management.
Not all clients, however, coming in with an enquiry of “wanting to lose weight” are booked for a weight reduction program. Each client is screened through the scientific procedures and based on individual requirements; Slimming/Beauty/Fitness Services are offered and executed.
We provide highly individualized services. Each client is important for us and we take into account all indicators of obesity.
Body measurements are taken to determine anthropometric indices such as Body Mass Index and waist circumference.
There are clients who have a normal BMI but high fat percentage. For such clients, the customized program is focused on marginal weight loss along with figure correction. The integrated approach is based on reduction of fat mass and elevation of lean body mass through increased protein in the diet, cardio activity, physiotherapy exercises which include free active exercises (exercises without any assistance or without any resistance) for a week and then strength training (exercises against weight). Another category of clients are those who have a normal BMI with a high Waist Circumference. The customized programs for these clients are focused on specialized inch loss programs and physiotherapy exercises emphasizing free active exercises and increasing the number of repetitions of the same. This helps the client in reaching the cut off limit of waist circumference for the respective gender. Males should be within a cut off limit of 90 cm and Females within a limit of 80 cm.
