Height,Weight requirements?

nargo · 13-Mar-05, 07:38 AM

I'm looking for a site showing this,I know it varies based on body type,ect...
Just curious where I'm at...I'm 5'5"-150Lbs..35 years old...pretty good shape.
Thanx!

2Scoops · 14-Mar-05, 06:10 AM

Body Mass Index is the most commonly used formula to predict 'ideal' weight/height. Unfortunately it's not perfect and unfairly penalises those with large amounts of muscle mass...

Anyway, the formula is:
Weight (Kg)
------------
(Height (m))^2

<20 = underweight
20-25 = normal weight
25-30 = overweight
30-35 = obese
>35 = class II obese

Your score is 24.9

nargo · 15-Mar-05, 10:10 PM

Thanks!
I'm glad to see i'm within range!

Cort · 16-Mar-05, 01:28 AM

Yeah, it isn't exactly accurate. I'd go by your bf% and resting heart rate if you want to guage how healthy you are. For instance, if someone my height (5'10") were to get up to 200 lbs at 10% bf, they'd be considered nearing obesity on the bmi, even though they barely have 20 lbs of fat on them