COVID and our BMI
With the end of the lockdown , we find ourselves free to move.
That's a great opportunity, especially for those with children, or with a special need of open spaces.
Being at home for long periods, we may have put some weight, and this is a good time to check and get back to normal.
While indoor exercise is good to stay fit, there is probably nothing better that going outdoor, maybe for a run to check how our body respond.
An easy way to check our weight is through the body mass index (BMI), since this will tell us what is the acceptable weight depending on our height.
For most adults, an ideal BMI is in the 18.5 to 24.9 range.
For children and young people aged 2 to 18, the BMI calculation takes into account age and gender as well as height and weight.
BMI takes into account natural variations in body shape, giving a healthy weight range for a particular height. As well as measuring your BMI, healthcare professionals may take other factors into account when assessing if you're a healthy weight. Muscle is much denser than fat, so very muscular people, such as heavyweight boxers, weight trainers and athletes, may be a healthy weight even though their BMI is classed as obese. Your ethnic group can also affect your risk of some health conditions.
That's a great opportunity, especially for those with children, or with a special need of open spaces.
Being at home for long periods, we may have put some weight, and this is a good time to check and get back to normal.
While indoor exercise is good to stay fit, there is probably nothing better that going outdoor, maybe for a run to check how our body respond.
An easy way to check our weight is through the body mass index (BMI), since this will tell us what is the acceptable weight depending on our height.
For most adults, an ideal BMI is in the 18.5 to 24.9 range.
For children and young people aged 2 to 18, the BMI calculation takes into account age and gender as well as height and weight.
BMI takes into account natural variations in body shape, giving a healthy weight range for a particular height. As well as measuring your BMI, healthcare professionals may take other factors into account when assessing if you're a healthy weight. Muscle is much denser than fat, so very muscular people, such as heavyweight boxers, weight trainers and athletes, may be a healthy weight even though their BMI is classed as obese. Your ethnic group can also affect your risk of some health conditions.
For example, adults of Asian origin may have a higher risk of health problems at BMI levels below 25. You should not use BMI as a measure if you're pregnant. Get advice from your midwife or GP if you're concerned about your weight.
For a quick check of your BMI you can click the following link: fempton.com/uxton/bmi
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/lifestyle/what-is-the-body-mass-index-bmi/
For a quick check of your BMI you can click the following link: fempton.com/uxton/bmi
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/lifestyle/what-is-the-body-mass-index-bmi/
