What is BMI?

Body Mass Index is a simple calculation using a person’s height and weight.

WHY IS BMI ESSENTIAL?

It’s a good way to gauge whether your weight is in healthy proportion to your height.

Knowing your BMI can help you. It is a good gauge of your risk for diseases that can occur with more body fat.

HOW DOES THE APP CALCULATE THE BMI?

The formula is BMI = kg/m² where kg is a person’s weight in kilograms and m² is their height in meters squared.

It is based on the average body type.

WHAT IS CONSIDERED A HEALTHY BMI?

BMI of 25.0 or more is overweight, while the healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9. BMI Applies to most adults 18-65 years.

WHAT OTHER MEASUREMENTS GO WITH BMI?

There’s the FAT% and Ideal Weight.

HOW IS THE BODY FAT% CALCULATED?

The Body Fat% (BFP) has been calculated with the BMI method. Therefore, its accuracy is strictly related to the limits of the BMI itself.

HOW IS THE BODY FAT% CALCULATED?

BMI, Body Fat%, and Ideal Weight calculations within the app are estimations based on your inputted data and are based on commonly used formulas (described in the app). These calculations have limitations as they are based on the average body type. For more accurate results, please see an expert (such as a personal trainer and then enter your correct measurements manually into the app.

CAN I MANUALLY ENTER MY BMI AND FAT%?

Yes, when you’re adding weight you can scroll down to the bottom and manually enter the BMI along with the Body Fat%.