Need Somewhere to Enter Caliper Measurements For BMI
02-29-2012, 06:05 AM
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Need Somewhere to Enter Caliper Measurements For BMI
As a "clydesdale" representative, I need to say that the BMI indicator needs to take caliper measurements into account rather than just tape.
FitDay currently tells me my BMI is 28.95.
When I use the 7 Site Jackson/Pollock method, I get 11.02.
Just sayin. For some people the phrase "big boned" is not sarcasm.
FitDay currently tells me my BMI is 28.95.
When I use the 7 Site Jackson/Pollock method, I get 11.02.
Just sayin. For some people the phrase "big boned" is not sarcasm.
03-07-2012, 06:06 AM
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Fair enough, I hadn't considered that distinction. However, it makes my point just that much more relevant. BMI as a simple function of heigh vs. weight is almost useless for anyone who exercises and/or (as in my case) has a natural BMI which is not precisely average. Very few people try to lose weight without exercising, so I think it's safe to say fitday is meant for people who would rather track their bodyfat than an arbitrary index of weight only.
Last edited by jemcgarvey; 03-09-2012 at 03:49 AM.
