Understanding Lean Body Mass
LBM is the most meaningful fitness metric. Each kg of muscle burns ~13 calories at rest vs ~4.5 for fat. More lean mass = higher metabolism = easier weight maintenance.
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Lean Body Mass (LBM) is everything except fat — muscles, bones, organs, water. Knowing your LBM sets accurate protein targets, tracks muscle gain, and reveals what your scale number really means.
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LBM is the most meaningful fitness metric. Each kg of muscle burns ~13 calories at rest vs ~4.5 for fat. More lean mass = higher metabolism = easier weight maintenance.