How to know if I am overweight or obese?

Hello,

A bodybuilder usually trains regularly, which gradually increases their resistance to control and develop muscles. The degree of being overweight or obese is assessed by the Body Mass Index (BMI).

The BMI is calculated as follows: Let W be the body weight of a person (measured in kg) and H be their height (measured in cm). The Body Mass Index is calculated using the formula: BMI (Kg/m²) = W / H².

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adults with a BMI ranging from 18.50 to 25.00 are considered normal. A BMI under 18.5 is classified as underweight, from 25 to 30.00 is overweight, and over 30 is classified as obese.

BMI is used as a tool to assess the degree of being overweight or obese in adults. However, BMI is not necessarily a diagnostic tool for overweight or obesity. For example, in individuals with a high BMI, in addition to determining whether weight impacts health, doctors need to perform additional assessments such as family history, diet, rest, and various screenings from basic to advanced.

Based on the information you provided, using the BMI calculation formula, your BMI is 30.61, which categorizes you as Class 1 obese. However, due to your occupation as a bodybuilder with a significant amount of muscle mass, this BMI is considered normal. Furthermore, for those who bodybuild or have a large muscle mass, assessing the condition of being overweight or obese based on BMI may not be entirely accurate.