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Zatt	05-21-2010 05:33 AM

Bmi

How is BMI calculated? Is it simply a height/weight ratio?

farr1022

05-21-2010 10:10 PM

It basically is. However do not pay much attention to BMI unless you are applying for life insurance. For my BMI to be "healthy" I would need to literally have 0% body fat.

Lifting4JC

05-31-2010 05:48 AM

BMI is calculated using the equation...

BMI = ( Weight in lbs / (Height in inches2 ) x 703

Notice that nowhere in the equation is there any consideration for muscle mass. It was developed back in the late 1800's. I suppose it's fine for somehow who lives a sedentary life, but not for someone who has any above average amount of muscle mass.

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