The following body weight and fitness measurement tools help you to clarify your current health & fitness status:
The following tables show your health & fitness status against the above measures:
1) Your Body mass index BMI health reference :
BMI value |
Health Status |
18.5-24.9 |
Healthy weight |
25.0-29.9 |
Overweight |
30.0-34.9 |
Class I obesity |
35.0-39.9 |
Class II obesity |
>40.0 |
Class III obesity |
- Class l Obesity: You are at risk of developing health-related problems at this level. It is important to consult your doctor about methods to decrease your weight by about 10%.
- Class ll Obesity: You are at a high risk of developing health-related problems. It is important to consult your doctor immediately.
- Class lll Obesity (Severe): You are at extreme risk of developing health-related problems or even dying at this level. A doctor must be consulted to find an immediate solution.
2) Your health & fitness status by means of your waist hip ratio:
Male |
Female |
Health Risk Based Solely on WHR |
0.95 or below |
0.80 or below |
Low Risk |
0.96 to 1.0 |
0.81 to 0.85 |
Moderate Risk |
1.0+ |
0.85+ |
High Risk |
3) Your body fat percentage and associated categories:
Classification |
Woman %fat |
Man %fat |
Essential fat |
10-12% |
2-4% |
Athletes |
14-20% |
6-13% |
Fitness |
21-24% |
14-17% |
Acceptable |
25-31% |
18-25% |
Obese |
32% plus |
25% plus |
If your health & fitness measures fall within the safety standard,congrulation. All you have to do is to maintain your current life style and your current ideal body weight.
If your health & fitness measures fall below the standard,please refer to the page of weight gain to gain lean muscle and get more body weight and strength.
If you are overweight or obese, you have a greater chance of developing high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol or other lipid disorders, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers. Even a small weight loss (just 10 percent of your current weight) will help you to lower your risk of developing diseases associated with obesity.To succeed your weight loss target,you should set your goal,setup a plan and take persistent action. Weight loss program can include:
- weight loss program
- weight loss diet
- weight loss pills
Depends on yourself,you can choose one or a combination of them to take weight loss.
Take the following actions to succeed your weight loss goal:
- make a commitment to lose weight and write it down
- Determine how much weight you really need to lose .You may discuss it with your close friends,doctor or a registered dietitian. Map out a total plan and timeline to achieve your weight loss goals.
- Take the necessary steps to lose excess body weight
- Find a friend who shares the same goal of achieving weight loss as you. This gives you a huge help to make lifestyle changes and keep you stay motivated when someone else is slugging it out with you.
- Mark your progress on your weight loss result,post it where you can see it every day, so you'll stay motivated.
