Notes on Online BMI Calculator Accuracy
An online BMI calculator can be inaccurate and misleading. Generic BMI calculators do not take into account body composition, or muscle and fat ratios. So a person with an above average amount of muscle is likely to be healthier, but because muscle weighs more than fat, the equation simply interprets the added weight as fat and overestimates obesity. If you receive a result that is inconsistent with where you
feel your overall health is, consult your physician for a more thorough and individualized test. |
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Click the bar below to calculate your optimal training heart rate.
This is only a generalized figure, please consult your physician before beginning any rigorous or new regiments if you have had any health issues.
Running Calculator
Use this quick calculator to determine your optimal calorie intake/burn amounts:
Your Basal Metabolic Rate is:
Your Average Daily Calorie Need is:
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Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the energy expended by the body at rest. This continual work makes up about 60-70% of the calories we use and includes the beating of our heart, breathing, and the maintenance of body temperature. Your BMR is influenced by a number of factors, including age, weight, height, gender, environmental temperature, dieting and exercise habits.
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