Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI)
is an index used to estimate ones body fat.
BMI indicates your health
risks by comparing your height and weight. Males with a BMI above 27.8 and women
over 27.3 are considered overweight. Males with a BMI less than 20.7 and women
below 19.1 are classified as underweight.
There are limitations to BMI so it's important to realize that it is only an
estimation of body fat. People who have valid reasons for maintaining weight
outside of normal ranges (pregnant or breast feeding women, competitive athletes,
body builders and people who are chronically ill) may experience inaccurate
BMI values. People with a high percentage of muscle mass may appear overweight
using BMI because muscle is more dense than fat. Apex licensed club members can
get a more accurate measurement by asking a Personal Trainer to schedule a fitness
assessment, which includes measuring your BMI.
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