https://twitter.com/Jordan_theCoach/...35518146912256
Thought this one may make for an interesting discussion.
"BMI underreports obesity because it misses 1/2 of folks who are carrying too much body fat, but have BMI <30. nearly 95% of folks w/ BMI > 30 are carrying too much body fat. In short, there are way more “skinny-fat” than jacked folks. Current rec is to add WC to BMI for screening"
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Today, 12:56 PM #1Registered User
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Another Feigenbaum claim: BMI underreports obesity
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Today, 01:09 PM #2Registered User
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I thought BMI was discarded as a primary metric a long time ago?
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I think BMI combined with waist circumference is a decent measurement for most people.Originally Posted by EliKoehn
Low BMI = Skinny with little muscle
Normal BMI + high waist circumference = Skinny-fat
Normal BMI + low waist circumference = Lean
High BMI + high waist circumference = Fat (but could also have a good muscle base)
High BMI + low waist circumference = Muscular
"High waist circumference" would be > 37 inches in males.
Muscular guys with a large skeletal frame would be the main exception to the above scheme IMO.Last edited by EiFit91; Today at 02:04 PM.
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BMI was great when it was invented 170 years ago, but its about as useful as other 170 year old things. I personally prefer the 3 somatypes.
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Today, 02:10 PM #5Registered User
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When I have looked at this I recall it missing more like 20%, not 50%. I may have to look into this again unless someone else wants to search the literature.
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