28/09/2023
In fairness, BMI can be used in some scenarios, but it definitely isnt the most optimal way of measuring health
There are many many many health risks associated with high body fat %, even for some people with low bmi.
And on the other side of the coin, a healthy bodybuilder type with high muscle mass and low body fat % may be termed 'overweight'
Body Compisition takes Muscle Mass, Bone Mass, Water Mass, Fat Mass and other tissues into account
It can be simplified to muscle vs body fat mass, im not telling everyone to find out how much their skeletons weigh.
Two good, easy and efficient way everyone can do are skinfold calipers (around £10 from amazon) or even circumference measurements (waist, arms, hips, thighs)
Weight and height dont always give a clear outline on health