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What is the formula for calculating BMI?
What is the formula for calculating BMI?
What does the waist to hip ratio measure?
What does the waist to hip ratio measure?
Ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference
How is fat body mass calculated?
How is fat body mass calculated?
Total body weight x body fat percentage
How is lean body mass calculated?
How is lean body mass calculated?
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What are the moderate and vigorous exercise intensity percentages?
What are the moderate and vigorous exercise intensity percentages?
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What do you calculate to find your goal weight?
What do you calculate to find your goal weight?
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What is the Karvonen method?
What is the Karvonen method?
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Study Notes
BMI Formulas
- Formula for Body Mass Index (BMI): Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared or weight in pounds divided by height in square inches multiplied by 703.
- BMI is a commonly used metric for assessing body weight relative to height.
Waist to Hip Ratio
- Calculated by dividing waist circumference by hip circumference.
- This ratio helps evaluate fat distribution and potential health risks associated with obesity.
Fat Body Mass
- Computed as total body weight multiplied by body fat percentage.
- Indicates the weight of fat tissue in the body.
Lean Body Mass
- Determined by subtracting fat mass from total body weight.
- Represents the weight of all body components except fat, such as muscles, bones, and organs.
Exercise Intensities
- Moderate exercise intensity ranges between 40 to 60 percent of maximum effort.
- Vigorous exercise intensity falls between 60 to 85 percent of maximum effort.
Goal Weight Calculation
- Starts with calculating lean mass and determining the targeted weight based on desired lean percentage.
- To find weight loss: subtract the new target weight from the old weight.
Karvonen Method
- Target Heart Rate is calculated using the formula: ((max heart rate - resting heart rate) × %Intensity) + resting heart rate.
- This method personalizes heart rate training zones for individuals based on their fitness levels.
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Description
This quiz tests your knowledge on key concepts related to body composition metrics such as BMI, waist to hip ratio, and body mass calculations. Additionally, it covers the understanding of exercise intensities and the importance of goal weight calculations. Challenge yourself and enhance your fitness knowledge!
