Appendicular Lean Mass Index
Concept
A metric derived from DEXA scans that represents the muscle mass in a person's arms and legs, divided by height squared. Dr. Attia aims for an ALMI in the 90th percentile or above, as higher ALMI is correlated with longer, healthier lives.
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Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity — Dr. Peter Attia
Tim Ferriss
A metric derived from DEXA scans that represents the muscle mass in a person's arms and legs, divided by height squared. Dr. Attia aims for an ALMI in the 90th percentile or above, as higher ALMI is correlated with longer, healthier lives.
239 ‒ The science of strength, muscle, and training for longevity | Andy Galpin, Ph.D. (PART I)
Peter Attia MD
A measure used to quantify muscle mass in the arms and legs, normalized to height, and is strongly correlated with longevity.