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training. It is often measured by maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 Max), which is defined as the highest amount of oxygen that can be utilized when exercising at an increasingly demanding level. The lungs, heart, blood, circulatory system, and working muscles are all factors in determined VO2 Max. The unit of VO2 Max is ml/kg min.
See the tables below for a rough guide to what your fitness index means:
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Fitness index
BODY MASS INDEX
Your body mass index is a measurement of the relative percentages of fat and muscle mass in the human body.
HEALTH | BMI | DESCRIPTION |
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Underweight | Less than | Your body weight is |
| 20.0 | currently lower than |
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| average. Work toward |
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| healthy, regular food intake |
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| and exercise routine to |
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| build up your health to |
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| recommended levels. |
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Recommended | 20.0 to | Your health is at the |
| 25.0 | recommended level. |
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| Maintain a balanced diet |
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| and exercise to keep your |
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| current level of health. |
Overweight | 25.1 to | Your body weight may be |
| 29.9 | above normal. Increase |
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| your exercise and work out |
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| a diet plan to lower your risk |
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| for serious illness. |
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Obese | 30.0 or | At this level, you may be at |
| greater | risk for heart disease, high |
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| blood pressure, and other |
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| illnesses. Consult with your |
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| doctor to develop a proper |
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| health and fitness plan. |
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