More accurate BMI

DeeDubb

DeeDubb

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I've never been a fan of the BMI calculators that rely solely on weight and height, like the one used in my ticker. So, I went online and found one much more similar to the calculator used in the military to measure BMI. It's probably the most accurate way, aside from having a doctor do it:



According to that calculator, my BMI is 5% lower than the one in the ticker.
 
I don't think that's accurate at all. It says my BF% is 25.3% and I know for a fact it's at least 10% higher than that.
 
Somehow I dont think that's accurate...

It puts me at 29% and according to their tables - that's smack dab in themiddle of the healthy range for my age group.. Sorry, I h ave a mirror- aint nothing aboutme sayshealthy range...

Somewhere on the web there's a naval on line body fat calcutor (hell search it onthis forum - i know it's here) that uses far more measuremetns that's a little more accurate...
 
maleficent said:
The link had a table with it
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I don't know how I missed that when I was doing the calculations. lol

I would have to say the calculation isn't very accurate then, as 23.8 is almost under-fat for my age....and like you, I have a mirror that tells me otherwise.
 
Bingebag said:
Are the electric grip tests as accurate as the calipers?
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From what people say on here, no... but the electric grip has me at 37.5% and the calipers were estimated at 35%... *shrugs*

This formula had me down around 25%.... I KNOW I'm not that.
 
the electric grip tests accuracy can be off if you have longer than average arms...

but if you're using it as a measurment then it will be one mor ething to go down..
 
Bingebag said:
Are the electric grip tests as accurate as the calipers?
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As I like to be redundant and repeat...

I've found all methods flawed. For instance, my BF scale at home has me 15% while the BF hand grip device has me at 10%. The best method, other than posthumously, is hydrostatically. I doubt your local gym has that... ;) Probably your local university tho!

 
BMI is not a very accurate measure of fatness as it is guessing your level of fat from your height and weight. Bodyfat testing is far more accurate, but bodyfat scales can be very erratic.

Read this article for a comparison of the two methods - (REMOVED SPAMMING LINK)

Your bodyfat % gives a far more accurate indication of your level of health and fitness. The best option is to find a fully qualified personal trainer to test your bodyfat with skinfold calipers.
 
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Hmm, this tells me I'm 30.4% and in the healthy range, whereas regular BMI says I'm overweight. I'm sceptical about this, especially as it takes into consideration waist size, and I have a relatively small waist in comparison to my other measurements, especially my chest and thighs. I definitely wouldn't consider myself a healthy size at the moment.
 
It doesn't measure body fat, but I tend to like the on of Foodfit, which is pretty standard but factors in frame size. Nothing is going to be accurate for everybody, however for me this seemed more realistic at calculating an ideal weight, than the standard BMI index.

At 5' 10 and large framed, I get "Ideal weight range is 176 - 193.6 lbs." while standard BMI suggests 132 - 174 lb, which is too low for me.
 
SpookyMulder said:
It doesn't measure body fat, but I tend to like the on of Foodfit, which is pretty standard but factors in frame size. Nothing is going to be accurate for everybody, however for me this seemed more realistic at calculating an ideal weight, than the standard BMI index.

At 5' 10 and large framed, I get "Ideal weight range is 176 - 193.6 lbs." while standard BMI suggests 132 - 174 lb, which is too low for me.
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I like the site you linked. In spite of the fact that I am a large framed girl, it says I am underweight!!


ROTFLMAO

Underweight!!

Only in my dreams!
 
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