BMI, BF%, Waist to Hip Ratio, Genders
Ever wonder where you “should” be? Here are some good guidelines for you to follow. If you are looking to get “healthy”, whatever that means to you, I can help you with your starting measurements and design you an individual program based on your goals.
BMI Classification
Less than 18.5 Underweight
18.5 to 24.9 Normal
25 to 29.9 Overweight
30 to 34.9 Obese
35 to 39.9 Severe Obesity
40 to 44.9 Morbid Obesity
45 & up Super Obesity
Waist Circumference
Increased Risk for Obesity Related Disease
Male Greater Than 37 inches
Female Greater Than 31.5 inches
Substantially Increased Risk for Obesity Related Disease
Male Greater Than 40.2 inches
Female Greater Than 34.6 inches
Extremely High Risk for Obesity Related Disease
Male Greater Than 47.2 inches
Female Greater Than 43.3 inches
Waist to Hip Ratio
Classification Male Female
Excellent Less than 0.85 Less than 0.75
Good 0.85-0.90 0.75-0.80
Average 0.90-0.95 0.80-0.85
Overweight 0.95-1.00 0.85-.090
Obese Greater than 1.00 Greater than 0.90
Body Fat %
Classification Male Female
Minimum Essential Fat % 2-4% 10-12%
Athletes 4-13% 12-20%
Fitness 13-17% 20-24%
Acceptable 17-25% 24-31%
Obese 25% & Up 32% & Up
