NOTE BMI should not be used as a guideline for health risks for the following groups:
GROUP | REASON |
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Children and teenagers | BMI ranges are only based |
| on adult heights. |
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Athletes and body builders | BMI does not differentiate |
| between fat and muscle, thus |
| making it inaccurate for persons |
| with high muscle volumes. |
|
|
Pregnant or nursing women | This group generates |
| naturally high fat reserves |
| as part of the pregnancy. |
|
|
People over the age of 65 | Fat reserves naturally tend to |
| be higher with older persons. |
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NOTE The above BMI information is based on an average Caucasian physique.
VIEW FITNESS / BODY MASS INDEX
Press MODE to navigate to the User Profile Mode. Then, press MEM / - to display your fitness and body mass index.
NOTE If you have not completed your user profile, these will not display and "-
ABOUT THE SMART TRAINING PROGRAM
The SMART TRAINING PROGRAM enables you to complete exercise cycles effectively. It will guide you through from a
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