Many of you may have already been following my blogs on physical fitness and ways of improving and enjoying your workouts. This blog begins a new series I will be doing regarding the nemesis of physical fitness - obesity.
Before talking about obesity and trying to figure out how to combat it, the first thing we need to do is figure out what it is and is not. In one of my past physical fitness blogs, I discussed the all important "body mass index" or BMI. Basically, this is a measure of how...
The term “BMI” seems to be thrown around a lot when talking about weight, especially in relation to extra pounds. So should you be... Read more »
Research has made it very clear that being overweight equals increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. One of the... Read more »
At the beginning of any journey it is important to take note of where you are and where you are going. Like planning a trip so to... Read more »
Study after study has shown a clear link between overweight and obesity, as defined by a high body mass index (BMI), with an increased... Read more »
1. BMI Calculator Most everyone is familiar with the BMI Chart, which standard for Body Mass Index, used for calculating ideal weight... Read more »
Learn here how to determine your body frame size.... Read more »
A Healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) A body mass index (BMI) less than 25 is concidered healthy. BMI is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. Knowing your BMI provides a good sense if you're at a healthy weight. Regular Vigorous...
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