BMI for Athletes and Bodybuilders
Explore the limitations of body mass index (BMI) when assessing athletes and bodybuilders, where traditional metrics may misclassify individuals with exceptional muscle mass. Understand the nuanced challenges that BMI poses in the context of elite athletes, and learn why alternative measures such as body fat percentage or waist-to-hip ratio provide more accurate data. Understand the need for a thoughtful and contextual approach to fitness assessment in sport.
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