Target Heart Rate? 4 Reasons Not to Sweat It
SEP 21, 2023If you’ve ever wondered what number is ideal for your fitness, or even tried to hit a “target” heart rate, our provider has some tips for you.
Read MoreBMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is calculated from your height and weight. BMI is a useful measure of overweight status and obesity; it is an estimate of body fat and a good gauge of your risk for diseases that can occur with more body fat. The higher your BMI, the higher your risk for certain disease such as:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses BMI to define terms like overweight and obese. Use the BMI tables to estimate your body fat. The BMI score means the following:
Although BMI can be used for most men and women, it does have some limits:
BMI and your health
People with very low or very high BMI’s tend to have the greatest health risks. Even so, BMI is only one factor in your health. For example, if your BMI falls into the normal weight category, you still have a higher risk of health problems if you:
If your BMI is in the overweight category, you will have a lower overall health risk if you:
If you’ve ever wondered what number is ideal for your fitness, or even tried to hit a “target” heart rate, our provider has some tips for you.
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