Poll: what is your BMI (body mass index )?

#1

Post by badmash69 » Sun, Feb 06, 2011, 2:35 PM UTC

BMI (body mass index) is a formula that uses both weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. ( I used http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bmi-calculator/NU00597)

Re: Poll: what is your BMI (body mass index )?

#2

Post by frankwiles » Sun, Feb 06, 2011, 3:43 PM UTC

Actually, BMI is kinda BS. http://www.npr.org/tablet/#story/?storyId=106268439

Re: Poll: what is your BMI (body mass index )?

#3

Post by smoyer » Sun, Feb 06, 2011, 3:51 PM UTC

frankwiles wrote: post #2

Actually, BMI is kinda BS. http://www.npr.org/tablet/#story/?storyId=106268439

Yep ... when I'm training, I get thinner and heavier as I replace fat with muscle. How out of shape can an ultra-marathon wannabe be?

Re: Poll: what is your BMI (body mass index )?

#4

Post by nomad2986 » Sun, Feb 06, 2011, 4:39 PM UTC

frankwiles wrote: post #2

Actually, BMI is kinda BS. http://www.npr.org/tablet/#story/?storyId=106268439

Yep, BMI is horrible especially if you have any muscle on you. My BMI is 27 which is in the overweight range which I definitely am not. Edit: Really what you should be concerned with if you are trying to judge fitness level is body fat %.

Re: Poll: what is your BMI (body mass index )?

#5

Post by badmash69 » Sun, Feb 06, 2011, 4:39 PM UTC

frankwiles wrote: post #2

Actually, BMI is kinda BS. http://www.npr.org/tablet/#story/?storyId=106268439

I find it useful for metric for comparison. I can't compare my weight to yours as we have different body types, height etc. . However, if your BMI is in the 18.5 - 24.9 range and mine is 26, it would be a fair to say that you are in better shape than me.