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How much are my muscles affecting my weight? like what percentage of my weight is actually muscles? is there a way to find out?
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Measure body fat: There are machines which measure percentage body fat. They are called bioimpedance monitors. Women need more body fat than men. Men should have no more thatn 25% body fat at your age. Women can have up to 28% body fat at age 37. The limits are somewhat higher as you get older.
Answered 3/26/2013
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