Originally Posted by
Jive Brummie
Hey Guys,
Just another quickie regarding height and weight. From a professional point of view...it's not the best comparrison. Not sure if I mentioned it earlier, but height and weight charts (now called BMI) do not take into consideration somatotype, or body shape and composition.
To reiterate, muscle and bone density are not taken into consideration when it comes to height/weight etc. A few examples...I'm a personal trainer kicking out approximately 10-12% body fat, I'm 5' 6" in height and weigh between 11.5 and 12 stone. BMI dictates (the last time I looked at it) that I am between requiring special attention to being overweight. Rubbish!
Muscle mass is heavy, those who have a tendancy to carry more weight and have more of a slightly rounded appearance naturally carry more muscle tissue...hence an increased weight.
Stear clear of BMI and height & weight. Circumferential measurements are also a bit ropey...Dodgy fitness instructors / gyms, just hold the tape tighter!! Beware.
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