The same number on the scales can have different meaning. 80 kg with a height of 190 cm is the norm. But the same 80 kg at 160 cm is already too much, especially for a woman. So focusing on kilograms alone is not enough. Ideally, a person's height, gender, age and lifestyle should be taken into account. In this regard, to determine the norm and pathologies, they use such a concept as BMI.

What it is

BMI is an abbreviation for body mass index. In English it sounds like Body Mass Index (BMI). This is a parameter that reflects the degree to which a person’s weight and height correspond. Allows you to objectively assess whether he has extra pounds, whether he suffers from exhaustion, or whether everything is normal. Most often used in two cases.

Secondly, calculating BMI is necessary in order to control your figure, correct it and, if it deviates from the norm, take appropriate measures.

Generally accepted formula

Now the BMI formula is officially used, developed in the middle of the 19th century by Adolphe Quetelet, a sociologist and statistician from Belgium. It takes into account only two parameters - height and weight, which does not make it ideal for identifying excess or missing kilograms. And yet, for many decades it has been used in medicine.

The Quetelet calculation formula looks like this:

• m (weight) = 80 kg;
• h (height) = 1.6 m;
• square meters: 1.6 x 1.6 = 2.56;
• I = 80 / 2.56 = 31.25.

This completes the calculation of the body mass index: it is equal to 31.25. We remember this figure and compare it with normal indicators, according to the table below.

Norm and deviations

On the official WHO website there is a special table that shows both the BMI norm and deviations. Using it, we look for which category we fell into with our I = 31.25.

We did not fall into the normal body mass index, and the table no longer shows just extra pounds, but class I obesity (an overview of obesity classifications can be found).

So calculating BMI and comparing the data obtained with the norm is not at all difficult. The problem is that the formula is already outdated, and the WHO table does not reflect all factors. This means that the results may not be entirely correct.

For adults

Since weight is influenced by gender and age factors, tables have appeared in which you can see the norm and deviations from it separately for women and men, and even taking into account age. As experts note, here the data is more accurate and correct.

For men based on age

For women, taking into account age

Depends only on gender

Depends only on age

Anything below normal is underweight. This means that you urgently need to gain the missing kilograms. If the result exceeds the parameter indicated in the table by 5 units, you are overweight. If the difference is more than 5, you should seek qualified help, since we are most likely talking about.

For children

To calculate BMI for children, you will need the same formula, but the table, accordingly, will be different. In a child, metabolic processes proceed much faster, and energy costs are several times higher than in adults. Therefore it is necessary to mandatory use other standards.

For boys

For girls

The jumps from 7 to 9 years are explained by the body’s preparation for adolescence and puberty.

Regular determination of a child’s BMI allows parents to monitor his weight and promptly prevent both exhaustion and the appearance of extra pounds (read about the features of childhood obesity).

Ideal weight calculation

You can find out your ideal body weight using various formulas that use different parameters for calculations.

General designation (R - height):

• Bornhart index: R in centimeters x (multiply) by chest circumference in centimeters / (divide) by 240;
• Breitman index: R in centimeters x 0.7 - 50 kg;
• Broca–Bruksht index: for women R in centimeters – 100 – (R in centimeters – 100) / 10; for men R in centimeters – 100 – (R in centimeters – 100) / 20;
• Davenport index: weight in grams / R in centimeters squared;
• Korovin index: you need to measure the thickness of the skin fold near the 3rd rib (normal 1-1.5 cm) and at the level of the navel (normal 1.5-2 cm);
• Noorden index: R in centimeters x 420 / 1,000;
• Tatonya index: R in centimeters - (100 + (R in centimeters - 100) / 20).

There is also a small addition to the Broca-Bruckst formula: after the result obtained, you need to measure the volume of the wrist, and if it is less than 15 cm, subtract 10% from the ideal weight; at 15–18 cm we do not change anything, if more than 18, we increase the ideal weight obtained according to the formula by 10%.

Using any formula, calculating your ideal body weight is easy. The main thing is to draw objective conclusions after comparing the results obtained with real numbers. If the difference in both directions (more/less) is more than 5 kg, then there are problems that are better to start solving immediately.

Important note!

We draw your attention to the fact that in different sources data on the norm and deviations of BMI for men, women and children, taking into account age, may differ quite significantly with the exception of general table recommended by WHO. The fact is that the parameters are calculated using different methods and formulas - hence the difference within one unit arises. In this regard, all parents are recommended to use the data for children only as a guide and, in case of doubt, be sure to consult a pediatrician without taking any independent measures.

Some people say that your ideal weight is what you were when you were eighteen. Unfortunately, not everyone manages to maintain a slim figure. Some people have to fight acquired eating habits and change your diet to achieve visible results - a thin waist and a feeling of lightness. If physical inactivity and not proper nutrition have led you to obesity, bordering on obesity, you urgently need to take control of the situation and start working on yourself.

On many forums, the question remains relevant: “How to understand that you are overweight and determine how much you need to lose?” In this article we will analyze the most well-known methods and find out whether they are effective.

Let us immediately warn you that not all of the methods listed below will help you find out the truth about your body. Most of them are still very popular, but do not give accurate results. To understand how many kilograms separate you from being slim, you need to determine your body composition. To do this, you need to undergo a procedure that is presented at the Slavic Clinic.

This method is considered one of the most effective and informative. It allows you not only to analyze the composition of the body, but also to find out how metabolism proceeds. The procedure is carried out under the supervision of a specialist, using a special apparatus. The examination does not take much time, is comfortable, painless and absolutely harmless. Based on its results, we see an objective picture that allows us to diagnose the amount of excess fat mass in the body with an accuracy of up to a kilogram. Based on this analysis, our specialists create an individual weight loss program for each client of the clinic. An objective examination shows not only the amount of excess fat accumulation, but also the volume of fluid, as well as muscle mass. This allows us to reduce your weight without compromising your physiological health, and prevents dehydration and muscle deficiency. We work only with fatty tissue that has accumulated not only under the skin, but also in the internal organs. This approach to weight loss will allow you to lose 10-25 kg in one course of the Transformation ® program and gain slimness and health for many years.

What leads to weight gain

Every 10 years, energy costs are reduced by 10%. We ourselves don’t notice how our body takes on a rounded shape, and then we diligently lose weight - we go on diets, limit ourselves in everything, even starve, in order to fit into our favorite jeans, get rid of the load on our internal organs, and avoid diseases. All to no avail - only two things are truly effective: proper nutrition and proper attitude.

But to start the fight against extra pounds, you need to understand what led to the problem. There are many reasons:

Prolonged stress

Everyone relieves nervous tension differently. Some people dance, some watch melodramas, some eat too much. Confectionery and fast food most often act as antidepressants. It is not surprising that on such “medicines” for melancholy and sadness, we gain weight day after day.

Taking medications

If you regularly use antibiotics, oral contraceptives, steroids or hormonal drugs, you have a good chance of gaining weight. These drugs directly or indirectly affect the condition of our figure. The way out of the situation is to contact your doctor with a request to reduce the dosage, stop self-medication and self-prescription of medications that can cause obesity or lead to other adverse consequences.

Improper and irregular nutrition

Do you eat when you have to and always take an extra portion? Do you prefer fast food, sweets, semi-finished products, fatty, fried and flour-based foods? Then you risk not only gaining weight, but also developing diabetes, early atherosclerosis and other equally dangerous diseases that go hand in hand with being overweight.

Lack of proper sleep

Researchers have proven that a person who does not get enough sleep every night for a week lives with increased level insulin. As a result, a special condition develops: decreased sensitivity to the action of insulin, which leads to diabetes. Intermittent or short sleep leads to a shortening of the fat breakdown phase and a slowdown in metabolism. So by choosing a night vigil instead of a full night's sleep, you are harming yourself and your figure.

And these are not all the reasons: the list of factors influencing our weight includes fluctuations in the menstrual cycle, food allergies, and insufficient fluid intake.

But before you go to a specialist and change your diet, you need to determine whether we need to lose weight. Many people go on diets even with a body weight that is completely normal for their own body composition, because they strive to be like supermodels from glossy magazines and do not want to feel like a “plump” among “skinny” women. This desire is dangerous due to exhaustion and the acquisition of new health problems.

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How to find out if you are overweight: start counting

There are several popular formulas for calculating ideal weight. This:

Broca's formula

For men: (height – 100) 1.15

For women: (height – 110) · 1.15.

Let's give an example. Let's calculate the ideal weight for a woman who is 167 cm:

(167-110) 1.15 = 65.55

Let's round it up. It turns out that the ideal is 65 kg.

This option has been improved. Initially, the formula looked different: it was necessary to simply subtract 100 for men and 110 for women from height in centimeters. This option caused a lot of criticism because it did not take into account how old the person was and what type of body type he had. What did the process change change? The results are quite realistic, but the old problems have not gone away: people with heavy bones and large muscles or women with an hourglass figure are unlikely to be happy with what they see after the calculations.

Lorentz formula

It is also often called “Lorenz's dream”. According to it, the ideal weight is calculated as follows:

(height – 100) – (height – 150)/2

We take 167 cm again. We substitute and calculate:

(167 – 100) – (167 – 150)/2 =58, 5

As you can see, the figure is different from the previous one. I'll have to lose 6.5 kg more. It is believed that this formula is for those who are more demanding of themselves. It is completely consistent with BMI. However, it has its drawbacks: it is not suitable for women whose height is more than 175 cm.

Quetelet index

To determine it, you need to square your height (m). Later, your weight in kg must be divided by the result obtained. With a weight of 70 kg for 167 cm it looks like this:

70/ (1.67·1.67) = 70/2.7889= 25.099501596

We look at a special table where the optimal values ​​are indicated.

It turns out that 70 kg for a height of 167 cm is excess body weight, which increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Another calculation formula for those who want to know how to determine their excess weight is BMI. Its creator is Adolphe Quetelet, so we will get the same results. It is no different from the Quetelet index: you need to divide your weight (kg) by height (m)2. The obtained result is compared with the values ​​presented in the table above.

All of these formulas may seem like a great way to determine your ideal body weight. However, experts warn that healthy weight limits can fluctuate, and no formula will help determine a normal value because it does not take into account body composition.

How to find out how much excess weight you have gained: Egorov-Levitsky table

With this method there is no need to divide, subtract or multiply. All you have to do is step on the scale, determine your height and look at the table. Please note: these are maximum values.

Not only height and weight, but also age are taken into account here. There is no minimum limit. But this is not so important, since our main task is to determine whether there is excess body weight.

We looked at the basic formulas and ways to find out if you are so far from ideal. Their main drawback- one-sidedness. They help to consider the problem from only one side, while solving it requires an integrated approach.

There are also many programs on the Internet that work as a universal calculator, allowing you to calculate your ideal body weight and find out if you are overweight. They are the same in terms of operation:

You must indicate gender, age, height in centimeters and weight in kilograms.

Afterwards you may be asked to choose a level physical activity(sedentary lifestyle, exercise 1 to 2 or 3 to 5 times a week) and goal (maintain weight, lose 0.5 or 1 kg per week, gain).

After getting acquainted with such a service, one thing can be said: no program can replace consultation with a specialist.

How to calculate whether you are overweight and how much you need to lose: determining body composition

To understand whether body weight is excessive, formulas alone are not enough. You need to know exactly what percentage of fat is in your body.

Our body needs fat deposits - this is surprising, but:

They create an energy reserve - when no other energy sources are supplied, everything that we have accumulated is consumed.

They keep warm - skinny people can freeze even on a cool summer day. All this is due to the fact that adipose tissue is a unique heat insulator.

However, being overweight is a problem that needs to be dealt with. In women, deposits most often form in the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and breasts. For men - above the waist, on the stomach.

The optimal amount of fat for representatives of the stronger half of humanity is up to 20%, for lovely ladies – no more than 25%. But an extremely low figure is not the norm. It leads to health problems - from deterioration of hair and joints to hormonal imbalances and menstrual irregularities.

How to determine if a person is overweight: ways to measure body composition

Anthropometry is a simple tape measurement. This method is used by most men and women around the world. An increase in biceps means an increase in muscle mass, but if your waist size has increased, it’s time to think about changing your diet.

Are there any disadvantages to this method? Yes, it is subjective, and the very dynamics of changes, like the percentage of fat, can only be known approximately.

Calculation of excess weight in women using ultrasound and weighing in water: how to understand that it’s time to lose weight

The first method is evaluated in different ways. Experts pay attention to the fact that fabrics of different densities transmit acoustic vibrations in different ways. In theory, this method is one of the most reliable. In practice, it can show paradoxical results - for example, an excess amount of body fat in an athlete who is fit and working on his figure.

Hydrostatic weighing is another method offered modern specialists. It is based on the well-known laws of physics:

First, you are immersed in a bathtub filled with water. In this case, the volume of leaked liquid will be equal to the volume of the body.

Afterwards, the resulting volume is compared with your weight, and the percentage of subcutaneous fat is determined.

This method has its drawbacks. This is both its impracticality and high cost. And you are unlikely to want to repeat this procedure.

Now let's get back to the most exact method, which we already talked about at the beginning of the article - BIA or bioimpedance analysis.

What is BIA

If you want to learn how to determine your excess weight and understand whether you are overweight, this method is for you. Bioimpedance measurement is an opportunity to conduct an extremely informative analysis of body composition. As a result, you will be able to get a clear idea of ​​how metabolism occurs in your body, as well as:

Find out what weight is ideal for you.

Determine how many kilograms you can lose.

Identify fluid retention in tissues.

Understand how body weight is distributed.

BIA allows you to determine:

The total mass of muscles, internal organs, brain, bones.

Features of metabolic processes.

You can undergo this useful procedure at the Slavic Clinic. Immediately after analyzing your body composition, you can consult a nutritionist to determine the optimal weight loss program for you.

To find out how to calculate excess weight by height and body type, determine the speed of metabolic processes and understand how much you need to lose, come to us. We offer our clients one of the most effective and accurate methods for determining the characteristics of your metabolism and calculating the percentage of body fat - BIA or bioimpedance analysis. Contact us and get rid of extra pounds without harm to your health. With us, you will see from your own experience that you can lose weight without denying yourself anything by eating healthy and balanced.

Knowing whether your weight is within a normal body weight helps you understand your body, identify problems, and sometimes even make an immediate diagnosis. Body weight control is considered the most important preventive measure for a number of dangerous diseases.

Unfortunately, body weight often worries not the people it should worry about (obese patients), but young girls who have gotten it into their heads that they do not meet the television and magazine standards of 90-60-90, and who drive themselves to fainting with all sorts of diets . In the case of a serious illness, such as diabetes, starvation and semi-starvation diets pose a threat to life.

Therefore, let's together determine whether your weight is normal. Take a notepad and pen, or better yet, a calculator, and we’ll do the math. The procedure for calculating normal weight is quite simple and does not take much time.

For determining normal weight body uses many formulas. The simplest and most famous:

M = P - 100, where M is mass in kg; P - height in cm.

But this formula in this form is very inaccurate and is applicable only for very rough calculations.

It is advisable to use full formula(see table below).

Calculation of ideal body weight

You can also use a modified formula: ideal body weight = (height in cm minus 100) and another minus 10% - for men; BMI = (height in cm minus 100) and another minus 15% - for women:

• 1 degree of obesity - actual body weight exceeds ideal by less than 30%;
• 2 degree of obesity - if the actual weight exceeds the ideal weight by 31-50%;
• 3 degree of obesity - if the actual weight exceeds the ideal weight by 51-99%;
• 4th degree of obesity - if the actual weight exceeds the ideal weight by as much as 100% or more.

Currently, in most countries of the world, the body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is used to determine normal and overweight in a person:

BMI = M/P 2, where M is weight in kg; P 2 - height in meters squared.

According to the international classification, the norm is considered to be from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2. A reading below 18.5 indicates underweight. If the BMI is between 25 and 29.9, it is overweight, and obesity is diagnosed with a BMI over 30.

For example, your height is 181 cm, weight is 99 kg. Let's do a simple calculation: 1.81 2 = 3.2761. Divide 99 by 3.2761, we get BMI = 30.22, which means you are one of the many who have problems with weight:

• 1 degree of obesity (mild obesity) - with a BMI between 27 and 35;
• 2 (moderate) - with a range of values ​​35-39.9;
• 3 (severe or painful) - with a BMI of 40 or more.

Table of normal human body weight by age

To diagnose obesity, in addition to total weight, the size of the waist and hips is important. Thus, for men, a waist circumference of 94 cm is considered acceptable, for women - up to 88 cm. With a waist circumference of 94-101 cm in men and 102 cm or more in women, the risk of metabolic complications is high.

If your waist circumference exceeds these numbers, you have abdominal (visceral) obesity, that is, fat is deposited around internal organs - liver, pancreas, heart, disrupting their function. It is this type of obesity that is a risk factor for the development of diabetes, coronary heart disease, arterial hypertension, and myocardial infarction!

Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus whose body weight is normal should naturally not worry about the effect of obesity on diabetes.

Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have a normal weight (there are very few of them) need to try to keep it at a figure close to ideal, so you should definitely strive for the ideal weight for your age.

Well, for people with diabetes mellitus types 1 and 2, who are overweight or obese, the basics of calculating calorie intake need to be remembered and applied daily; this is the most important thing for you in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Counting calories is also important for people who are underweight; they already know that gaining weight is by no means an easy task. And correctly calculated nutrition with determination of the need for kilocalories will allow you to gain the missing kilograms.

The ideal figure is not so easy to achieve. Only through daily efforts, spending a lot of effort and time. But before you resort to drastic measures, go to the mirror and look at yourself. Try to evaluate yourself objectively, with love. For clarity, you can take a centimeter to take measurements of your body. Even if you don’t see those ideal parameters of 90-60-90, there is no need to be upset. You can always correct the situation, however, sometimes it does not need to be corrected at all. In addition, there is online calculator weight.

Anthropologists distinguish three main types of body construction, in addition to intermediate and transitional options.

• Normostenics have standard proportions and average height, which correspond to other parameters.
• Hypersthenic. He is of average height or short, wide bones, relatively short arms and legs, as well as a wide chest, and normal body weight.
• Asthenic has a narrow chest, tall, long legs. His body visually seems to be directed upward.

It is formed by the lower costal arches. To determine the angle, you need to stand in front of a mirror, pull in your stomach and, conversely, stick out your chest. This way the intercostal angle will be best visible. You can even ask someone to measure with a protractor.

So, an angle of 90 degrees will indicate that this is a normosthenic figure; if it is less than 90 degrees, an acute angle is asthenic, an obtuse angle, more than 90 is hypersthenic.

Important! If you have a hypersthenic body type, then losing weight is undesirable, because it is fraught with bad consequences.

In particular, thinness is unlikely to make a hypersthenic person more beautiful. Such a figure already has a certain squareness, so it is better to gain a little weight so that parts of the body acquire a certain roundness. Unfortunately, many strive for certain numbers on the scale, completely forgetting that the ideal weight is different for everyone.

How to determine your ideal weight

Each person can determine their ideal weight independently.

To do this, you need to answer a few questions for yourself:

• Is your weight causing health problems, including we're talking about and about potential risks?
• Does your weight limit you in the desires and needs that arise in everyday life?
• Are you happy with your body the way it is now?
• Does your body make you feel complex or embarrassed?
• Do you compare yourself to other people?

If you answer yes to these questions, then there are still problems. If all the answers are “no,” then you need to stop thinking about losing weight. But there are other options for determining excess weight. These are various formulas that can determine the weight range in which a person may develop health problems, as well as the weight to which a certain person needs to strive in order to eliminate these problems and risks altogether.

Expert opinion

Smirnov Viktor Petrovich
Dietitian, Samara

This article raises very important issues of determining normal body weight. But it happens that, according to many calculators, the range of body weight is considered quite acceptable, but a person feels uncomfortable in this range, and his best health occurs somewhere on the border of this norm. In order to improve the “fall” into the range of normal values, questionnaires are indeed used, despite its subjectivity. One of the most important questions is the question: “Are you currently happy with your body?” and “Is there an inferiority complex?” This is followed by a list of questions about physical health, for example, whether shortness of breath is possible when climbing to the third floor, and so on.

Together with the quantitative values ​​obtained from the formulas, these questions provide a more accurate determination of the acceptable range and should always be used. In addition, you should remember: than large quantity kilograms need to be lost, the slower this process should go. Everyone knows that at the very beginning of the journey, a person who wants to lose weight is significantly inspired by the rapidity of weight loss, especially in the first days, when it comes to eliminating excess fluid and excess glycogen.

How to determine excess weight?

In addition to tests, there are various formulas and calculators that can accurately determine what weight you are: underweight, ideal, overweight. There is an ideal weight calculator based on height and age.

Determine line weight using scales

Perhaps the method is one of the simplest. True, not the most accurate. The formula works like this: you need to subtract 110 from your height in centimeters. The resulting number is the ideal weight for you. But this does not mean at all that all your other kilograms are extra.

What kind of fold is there on the stomach?

Another simple one, little known, but enough exact way- This is to measure the fold on the stomach. So, for women the permissible norm is 2-4 centimeters, for men it is even less – 1-2 centimeters.

Please note: If the fold on the stomach is 5 centimeters, according to experts, then we are talking about obesity.

The disadvantage of this method is that it is difficult to determine where the extra pounds are and how much you need to lose. This is just a hint and a bell: it’s time to stop eating everything and you need to look hard towards the gym.

Determining body index

Determining excess weight by body mass index is perhaps one of the most accurate ways.

Please note: But we will receive greater recognition from BMI (body mass index), according to which you need to divide your weight by your height in meters squared.

For example, this is how it is done. BMI=74kg: (1.64*1.64)=27. This means you are overweight. And it is defined this way: a reading of less than 15 indicates acute underweight. From 15 to 18.5 – weight deficit. If in the end the indicator is 18.5 to 24, it means that the weight is normal. Overweight is indicated by numbers from 25 to 29. 30-40 is already obese. Well, a figure greater than 40 indicates severe obesity.

Online calculator

An online calculator determines your ideal weight. You need to divide your weight by your height and divide by five.

Fat percentage

Unfortunately, all of the above methods do not indicate exactly how much fat is in the body. Body type is important. Because kilograms are distributed differently throughout the body. You need to understand how much muscle there is in the body, and how much fat, as well as what percentage of body fat is in the total body weight. Men should have 12-18% body fat, women 18-25. IN modern world There are devices that can determine your body fat percentage. This is done through bioelectrical analysis, during which a safe electricity. Passing through fat, water, muscles, the current determines the digital ratio.

This technology makes it possible to more accurately work with your weight and understand your body, to accurately determine not only your weight, but also how much excess fat is in your body.

Realistically achievable weight

A person who is losing weight sometimes sets unrealistic goals for himself. This is especially true for those who are thinner with residual weight. It is important to understand to what point a person can reach and how many kilograms to lose.

Important! It is calculated as follows: initially you need to determine the weight if you had a normal metabolism: (45 kg) + (1 kg for each centimeter of height above 150 centimeters) + (half a kilogram every year over the age of 25, but not more than 7 kg) .

After this, you need to make a correction for a slow metabolism, that is, add from 4.5 to 7 kilograms, another 4 to 7 kilograms (if the initial weight is about 90). Let's give an example of a lady who is 50 years old, weighs 90 kilograms and is 158 centimeters tall. 45+1 (158-150) +7 + 7 +7 = 74. Of course, you can go lower than this weight, in which case you can earn a lot of sores from above.

Does weight affect health?

The number on the scale is just a number. The main thing is not this at all, but how a person feels. But when thinking about losing weight, first of all, determine why you want to lose weight? To improve your health, to be liked by others, to fit into beautiful things, to restore your body toned and vigorous, to improve your physical shape? There is a direct connection between a person’s weight and his health. Therefore, when losing weight, think about this. Your body will thank you many years later. It’s terrible that doctors have long proven that excess weight can cause not only serious illnesses, but even death. But this may not concern you personally, because statistics show that people who are overweight or underweight are less susceptible to various diseases.

Everyone who is losing weight is interested in the question of normalcy. What weight is considered normal for yourself? There are a number of formulas that you can use to determine the extent to which your body weight corresponds to one or another statistical average. After all, all these formulas are based on the average person. Therefore, when resorting to them, one must clearly realize that any formula for normal weight is conditional.

In reality, each of us has our own individual genetically predetermined value of optimal body weight, which depends on the totality congenital features structure of tissues and organs of the body as a whole.

For example, there are three body types - asthenic (thin-boned/ectomorph), normosthenic (normal/mesomorph) and hypersthenic (broad-boned/endomorph).

To determine your type, you need to measure your wrist circumference.

• Less than 16 cm - asthenic;
• 16-18.5 cm - normosthenic;
• More than 18.5 cm - hypersthenic.

• Less than 17 cm - asthenic;
• 17-20 cm - normosthenic;
• More than 20 cm - hypersthenic.

In addition to body types, each of us is programmed to have a certain weight. This program is activated by the mother during pregnancy. It is believed that if she gained excess weight during pregnancy, then the child may have difficulty controlling body weight in the future. Over the course of our lives, we also lay down a different program with our wrong ones. When losing weight, many are faced with the so-called balance point or set point, when they use healthy methods, and if they succeed, they cannot maintain it.

For example, you weighed 90 kg, lost weight to 55 kg, want to lose another 5 kg, but no matter what you do, it doesn’t work. At the same time, even taking a break from the diet and small holidays, you do not gain more than 3-5 kg, which you then easily lose. You may have reached your point of balance, and overcoming it may cost you dearly. When the body is under constant stress, and diets, training and high demands on oneself are constant stress, the risk increases. It is important to listen to yourself and your body's needs.

If you do not take into account the individuality of the body and physique, then in approximate calculations you can use the following simple formulas (author P.P. Broca, 1871):

For men

(Height in cm - 100) x 0.9 = ideal weight.

For women

(Height in cm - 100) x 0.85 = ideal weight.

There is another formula that can be used for both men and women:

(Height in cm - 100) = ideal weight.

Example: If your height is 152 cm, your weight should be 152 - 100 = 52 kg.

There is another formula:

Height in cm x Bust volume in cm / 240 = ideal weight.

Example: (155 x 96) / 240 = 62 kg.

Do not forget that it is still necessary to take into account your body type; women naturally have more fat than men.

Therefore, you can use the following data to determine your ideal weight:

For men

For women

Ideal weight formulas help you figure out how long you can lose weight. However, it is important to understand that two people with exactly the same weight can look completely different. The point here is not about height or body type, but about body composition - the ratio of muscle to fat. Look at the photo.

Adipose tissue is more voluminous than muscle tissue. That's why the girl on the left looks curvier than the girl on the right, even though they have the same weight. And that’s why it’s so important to strive not so much to lose weight, but to strengthen muscles through strength training and.