BODY MASS INDEX
If you're concerned about your health you're probably aware of how important your Body Mass Index (BMI) is and the size of your waistline. Health and fitness experts agree that having a waist measurement above 37 inches for men and 32 inches for women increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, for example, heart attacks, strokes and diabetes. Yet despite all the warnings, it seems that many peoples waistlines are rapidly increasing.
It's often said that it's harder to keep in shape once you hit your 40s and figures seem to bear this out. The over 45s are responsible for buying more than two thirds of the men's plus size clothing (waist size 37 inches and above) on sale in stores. However, younger men needn't be complacent. Research also reveals that there's an emerging market for larger sizes among their age group too.
You can calculate your BMI as follows.
Work out your height in metres and multiply the figure by itself.
Measure your weight in kilograms. There are 14 pounds in one stone and 2.2 pounds equals one kilogram.
Divide the weight by the height squared.
For example, if you are 1.6m tall and weigh 65kg the calculation would be
1.6 x 1.6 = 2.56. BMI would be 65 divided by 2.56 = 25.39.
Most people are either "apple or "pear" shaped. This means that when they put on weight, the fat is stored around the hips (pear- shaped) or the middle (apple-shaped). Doing about thirty minutes of exercise on most days of the week will improve your general health.
It's often said that it's harder to keep in shape once you hit your 40s and figures seem to bear this out. The over 45s are responsible for buying more than two thirds of the men's plus size clothing (waist size 37 inches and above) on sale in stores. However, younger men needn't be complacent. Research also reveals that there's an emerging market for larger sizes among their age group too.
You can calculate your BMI as follows.
Work out your height in metres and multiply the figure by itself.
Measure your weight in kilograms. There are 14 pounds in one stone and 2.2 pounds equals one kilogram.
Divide the weight by the height squared.
For example, if you are 1.6m tall and weigh 65kg the calculation would be
1.6 x 1.6 = 2.56. BMI would be 65 divided by 2.56 = 25.39.
Most people are either "apple or "pear" shaped. This means that when they put on weight, the fat is stored around the hips (pear- shaped) or the middle (apple-shaped). Doing about thirty minutes of exercise on most days of the week will improve your general health.
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