What Is My BMI?
BMI Chart & Calculator!
Here is an easy way to determine your Body Mass Index.
Not sure if you are on the thinner side or slightly on the fatty side?
Here is an easy way to find out!
What Is BMI?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is basically a chart that helps you determine your body weight relative to your height.
The BMI chart and the BMI calculator below provide a numeric measure of your "thinness" or "fatness". Use it to determine your Body Mass Index.
Healthy Weight BMI from 18.5 up to 25 refers to a healthy weight.
Overweight BMI from 25 up to 30 refers to overweight.
Obese BMI 30 or higher refers to obesity. Obese persons are also overweight.
BMI Chart - How Do You Read It?
Depending on what your BMI is... your body composition could be placed in one of the following categories.
Under weight 18.5
Healthy 19-25
Overweight 25-30
Obese 30+
Obviously, a high BMI increases your risk of diseases and aliments.
Diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases, certain types of cancers are just a few of the problems that have been linked to people with very high BMI.
So watch out for your BMI - Body Mass Index!
Limitations of a BMI Chart
There a couple of limitations though with using a BMI chart!
The obvious problem with the second point is that if you have a lot of muscle mass, your BMI could be calculated in the over-weight range.
But in this case you have more of muscles...so nothing to worry about!
If your BMI is high and you do not have a pot belly, then you are probably alright.
Who Should Use BMI Charts?
BMI charts are usually used by obese individuals, where it is difficult to determine your body composition with calipers.
A better measure of your body composition is by measuring Body Fat!
You can have this checked by a professional, or if you have a pair of calipers you can do it yourself here.
If You Are A Male
Athlete < 10%
Lean 10-15%
Normal 15-18%
Above Average 18-20%
Over-weight 20-25%
Obese 25+%
If You Are A female
Athlete <17%
Lean 17-22%
Normal 22-25%
Above Average 25-29%
Over-weight 29-35%
Obese 35+%
Summary
If you think you are either on the thinner side or slightly on the fatter side, measuring your BMI is the first step before you start working upon it. The BMI calculator provided here will help you easily calculate your Body Mass Index, an indicator of whether you are under-weight, healthy, overweight, or obese.
Read here for a better way to calculate Body Fat!
Body Fat Calipers - Measure fat by making a fold in the skin!
Body Fat Scales - Easiest to use, you don't need any expert help!
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