Basic Fitness
What is my Body Mass Index (BMI)? How will it change over this semester?
There are ways to measure body fat percentage, such as skin fold tests or using BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) device. Examples of a BIA device include a Tanita Scale or handheld device. Below is a tool to help you calculate your BMI and longer-term weight/health goals. BMI is calculated using only your height and weight.
Keep in mind…
Since many of you are not growing anymore, BMI can be tricky. If you develop muscle and lose fat, you could still weigh more because muscle weighs more than fat. An increased weight, even if due to muscle, will increase your BMI. Thus, percent body fat becomes more important.
>Check out the link below to access a tool by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to assess your BMI and weight goals!
Source Link: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
A Personal Challenge…
>Have your body index percentage measured at the start of the semester and see if it improves over a period of time. Ask your instructor about access to a handheld device.
>>>You have now completed the Fitness #4 section (Nutrition) and can proceed to take the FITNESS #4 Quiz