113 Tiogue Avenue Coventry, RI 02816 - 401-828-9495
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Body Mass Index and
BODYFIT'S More Reliable
Body Composition Testing
The Body Mass Index Calculator
Developed by Charles Hu, Ron Kneusel & Gary Barnas M.D.
Body Surface Area = 0.20247 x Height(m)0.725 x Weight(kg)0.425. Lean Body Weight (men) = (1.10 x Weight(kg)) - 128 (Weight2/(100 x Height(m))2). Lean Body Weight (women) = (1.07 x Weight(kg)) - 148 (Weight2/(100 x Height(m))2). Ideal Body Weight (men) = 50 + 2.3 ( Height(in) - 60 ). Ideal Body Weight (women) = 45.5 + 2.3 ( Height(in) - 60 ). Body Mass Index = Weight(kg) / Height(m)2
The Federal guidelines on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults released by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), in cooperation with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) defined "overweight" as a body mass index value between 25 and 29.9; and "obesity" as a body mass index value greater than or equal to 30.
Anne-Marie Speaks On BODYFIT'S More Reliable Body Composition Testing
The BMI (Body Mass Index) is a very general formula to calculate if someone is overweight. It is extremely important to note that two people the same age, height and weight could have the same BMI while having very different body fat percentages.
Also, the BMI is designed for people with average muscle mass. You cannot get good accuracy with the BMI if you have above average muscle mass.
Though BMI is a well known indicator for general fitness, we strongly recommend a more accurate Body Composition Test for those who are in need of an exercise program and/or weight loss program.
Call us and we will fill you in on how and when these tests should be taken. The best Body Fat Tests are:
- Anthropometry (9 point Skin Fold) Caliper reading,
- Hydrodenistometry Weighing (Under Water Weighing) and
- DEXA (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry).
The last two are more expensive than the first and therefore harder for average fitness enthusiast to do on a regular basis. At BODYFIT we offer the 9 point Calipers Test, this has proven very accurate for all of our clients.
BODYFIT'S Body Composition Testing is $40 for the initial test
and $25 for follow ups. By appointment only.
113 Tiogue Avenue Coventry, RI 02816 - 401-828-9495
Hours: Mon. - Thu. 5am - 10pm Fri. 5am - 9pm
Sat. 7am - 6pm Sun. 8am - 1pm
Holiday Hours Directions
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