Track Your BMI In-App
Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation is a well-known health assessment metric available to MeThreeSixty Premium subscribers. BMI is based on your size that takes into account your height and weight, however for a more complete fitness metric, we recommend our Fitness Index!
Why track my BMI?
BMI is a simple and widely-used measure that provides a snapshot of body weight relative to height.
Due to its broad use, BMI can be used a screening tool to assess whether an individual is underweight, at a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. BMI is widely used in health and fitness context to provide general indication of body fat levels.
However BMI comes with limitations.
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Doesn’t Account for Muscle Mass: Muscle weighs more than fat, so athletes or muscular individuals might have a high BMI but low body fat.
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Ignores Fat Distribution: BMI doesn’t distinguish between fat stored around the abdomen (which is riskier) and fat in other areas.
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Not Always Accurate for Certain Groups: May not fully reflect health risks for older adults, children, or people with specific ethnic backgrounds.
What are the different health ranges for BMI?
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Underweight: BMI < 18.5
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Healthy weight: BMI 18.5 – 24.9
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Overweight: BMI 25 – 29.9
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Obesity: BMI ≥ 30
What other health metrics should I consider alongside BMI?
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Body composition including
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Body fat percentage​
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Lean body mass
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Muscle mass
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Bone mass
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Water content
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Visceral fat level
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Resting metabolic rate
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Waist-to-Hip ratio
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Medical health assessments