Body Composition

Muscle Mass

Name: Muscle Mass - Performance Biomarker Guide
Creator: Ocean Path Ventures LLC
Published: 2025-10-01

Total skeletal muscle mass in kg or as percentage of body weight

Body MassCategory

Men: 40-50% of body weight, Women: 30-40% of body weightReference

Maintain or increase with ageReference (unattributed, from device vendor docs)

Why Muscle Mass matters

Higher muscle mass associated with better metabolic health, strength, and longevity. Declines 3-8% per decade after age 30.

Reference Range

Men: 40-50% of body weight, Women: 30-40% of body weight

Reference (unattributed, from device vendor docs)

Maintain or increase with age

We have not yet verified a published source for a Muscle Mass target. The value above comes from device vendor material and is shown as a reference only. How we verify ranges.

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Last reviewed Sep 23, 2026 · First published Oct 1, 2025