This isn't meant to sound controversial or trite, but rather - most Ideal Body Weight calculators are based on simple measurements of height. This is NOT a good way to estimate your ideal weight. This kind of measurement does not take into account bone density, muscle mass, or fat proportion. In addition to this, due to modern body image obsession, and psychological disorders (EDs), many people are unable to determine an accurate body weight. The calculator can help.
An ideal body fat percentage for men would be 10-14%, or 16-20%
for women. If you know your current body fat percentage you would be
able to calculate your ideal weight. But not many of us know this!
Here is a standard body weight calculator (take it with a grain of salt). Only suitable for those 4 foot and above (i.e. not children).
| Your ideal body weight is where you are healthiest This isn't meant to sound controversial or trite, but rather - most
Ideal Body Weight calculators are based on simple measurements of
height. This is NOT a good way to estimate your ideal weight. This
kind of measurement does not take into account bone density, muscle
mass, or fat proportion. In addition to this, due to modern body image
obsession, and psychological disorders (EDs), many people are unable
to determine an accurate body weight. The calculator can help
Body Fat Scales
Another way to measure body fat is to use a Body Fat
Analyzer. A Body Fat Analyzer measures body fat using
Bio-electric Impedance Analysis (BIA). A very low power
current is passed through the body, and makes an assessment
based on the level of water content in the body (muscle
holds a high water content whilst fat holds a low content).
Body Fat Scales are a better option for some people -
particularly those that have a high body fat percentage.
However others feel that they are less accurate than
calipers. Very much a personal preference.
Body Fat Measurement - Is It Any Good?
Charting body fat is much better than body
weight. Body weight does not take into account muscle mass.
Unfortunately some weight loss programs result in loss of
muscle mass - whilst the person still maintains the same
level of body fat! (what you would call a "skinny fat"
person).
Body fat is deposited in 3 places, under the
skin (subcutaneous), around internal organs (internal fat),
and fat inside muscle tissue (intramuscular fat). Skinfold
calipers measure the subcutaneous fat, and from this, derive
a body fat percentage.
Ideal Weight Loss
An ideal weight loss regimen would result on
loss of fat while still maintaining (or even
building) more muscle. Muscle is metabolically active and
burns calories just by sitting still! |
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