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BMI and percent body fat

• HOW CAN I TELL HOW FIT I AM?

• Formulas?

• Measurements?

BMI – Body Mass Index

• Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.

BMI Categories

• Underweight = <18.5 • Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 • Overweight = 25-29.9 • Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

Ways to Measure Body Fat %

• Water Displacement• Bioelectrical impedance analysis• Hydrostatic weighing• Caliper Testing• X-Ray analysis

Body Caliper Locations

• Tricep

• Abdominal

• Thigh

• Calf

Caliper Data Table

excellent good average below average poor

NormalMale 60-80 81-90 91-110 111-150 150+

Female 70-90 91-100 101-120 121-150 150+

AthleticMale 40-60 61-80 81-100 101-130 130+

Female 50-70 71-85 86-110 111-130 130+