The term “BMI” seems to be thrown around a lot when talking about weight, especially in relation to extra pounds. So should you be paying close attention to your own BMI? And is it more important to lower your BMI or to improve your fitness level?
So let’s start with the basics – what exactly is BMI? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is a reliable indicator of most people’s body fat content. Calculating a person’s...
Many of you may have already been following my blogs on physical fitness and ways of improving and enjoying your workouts. This blog begins... 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 »
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 »
How much you should weight is actually within a range of weight as long as your body fat is lean to moderate. How much you should weigh... Read more »
Learn here how to determine your body frame size.... Read more »
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