Mummelmann on 23 May 2008
FaithRaven said:
Dude doctors are using BMI in population statistics. Don't let you fooled by this people payed to slam Wii Fit. BMI is not exact but it can give you a GOOD idea oh how you are and how do you progress. If a kid in 2 years gain little height but plenty of pounds his BMI will skyrocket showing the truth (the kid may have got a few muscles but he also got a lot of fat). |
I'm not being fooled by anyone, I'm a few months away from my PT license and the general consensus in the fitness industry here is "Do not use BMI". If someone wants me to train them, I measure height, weight and the overall girth and body measures and lastly bodyfat. I see no point in using BMI, and before you say "But those who are not personal trainers!"; using a measure tape and a bodyfat "pincher" (this device is dirt cheap as well) is very simple if you know basic maths and have two fully functional hands and a brain, and it is very precise with a little practise.
