11 to 14 percent good health. The stillman table is one proven formula for figuring out height weight ratio. Keep it the same. 5 to 10 percent general fitness. 50kg110lbs is allocated for the first 1524cm5 feet of height the tables do not consider heights below this then 245kg55lbs is allocated for each subsequent 254cm1 inch of height. For a non active man the formula allocates 110 lbs.
21 t0 24 percent too high. 5 percent athletes. Small frame double the inches then subtract 5 10lbs to establish an optimum running weight for health and performance. Thereafter he is allocated 5½ lbs 2495 kg for every additional inch o025m in height. The ideal body weight calculator is available for women men. The stopwatch knows no difference in weight height or girth.
Each runner has his or her own ideal racing weight. Medium frame the formula works. A quick review of the winners of any major marathon over the past few years shows a trend of lithe gazelle like athletes. Use the ideal weight calculator to determine how much you should weigh based on your height. Frequent running burns fat and promotes weight loss but the optimum weight for a runner depends on height. Large frame double the inches then add 5 10lbs.
Weight relative to height in distance running by frank horwill most coaches use the stillman heightweight ratio table for distance runners. Individual racing weights are influenced by a variety of factors including height and frame type. However what is fairly apparent is the consistent pattern of small framed extremely lean runners making the podium. 15 to 20 percent overweight. The average man is allocated 110 lbs 50kg for the first 5 feet 1524m in height. In almost every case a runners optimal racing weight is the lowest weight he or she can attain without overtraining or consuming too little energy to support optimal running performance and recovery.