A body mass index between 185 and 249 falls in the healthy range. Mens journal goes so far as to say that linebackers and sumo wrestlers are at their ideal athletic weight at 300 to 400 pounds respectively. For every inch over that the ideal weight goes up 10 pounds. You will now ask how to calculate ideal weight for men. Healthy weight in pounds or bmi 185249. Health related websites such as that of the centers for disease control and prevention feature bmi calculators that allow you find out your own bmi.

So the previous example of a 59 male weighing an ideal 151 would come in at a muscular 180 pounds with reeves chart. The approximate healthy weight range for a 510 man spans from about 129 pounds if he has a slim build up to around 183 pounds if he has a large build. Athletes may require a higher caloric intake to maintain their current weight. 148 to 193 lbs. 4 10 91 to 118 lbs. Ideal body weight for men by height and age.

For example if you are a 510 male estimating your ideal weight with the devine formula you would add 23 10 kg to 50 kg to get 73 kg or 161 lbs. 4 11 94 to 123 lbs. 119 to 142 lbs. Here is a calculator which will prove to be of help for the same. These calculations are based on averages and provided by welltech solutions. In terms of body mass index bmi a relationship between height and weight that does not take into account body fat percentage nfl players had the highest bmi of all at 315 while pro tennis players had the lowest at 228.

124 to 147 lbs. 143 to 186 lbs. Below 511 and 190 pounds weight should decline by five pounds for every inch. However a competitive bodybuilder will. Body mass index is a number derived from your height and weight. Considering the roles genetics and bone density play in determining the ideal weight for an athletic build you could go a little crazy trying to figure out where you should fall on the scale.

Now that we have seen how to measure the body frame we will turn towards proper weight for height and age. To see where your bmi falls take a look at this chart to find your ideal weight by height. It helps health care professionals identify a healthy weight range. Calculators are appropriate for healthy non pregnant adults 19 and older. The base model stands 6 tall and weighs 200 pounds. All of the formulas have the same format of a base weight given a height of 5 feet with a set weight increment added per inch over the height of 5 feet.

And nfl players had the greatest average weight at 2469 pounds nearly 25 pounds more than the average nba player. The ideal weight for a person your height is between. 5 97 to 127 lbs. Height in feet and inches.

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