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  1. 07-01-2009, 10:14 AM #1
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    BMI does not work on people who are really muscular.

    I am 5'5" and weigh 146. I have 21% body fat, but my BMI is barely in the "normal" weight range.

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  2. 07-02-2009, 12:08 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Veronica View Post
    BMI does not work on people who are really muscular.

    I am 5'5" and weigh 146. I have 21% body fat, but my BMI is barely in the "normal" weight range.
    You misunderstood my point. I think that lugging around more weight in a race, whether it be fat or muscle, should qualify someone for Athena/Clydesdale.

    However, being tall and a normal athletic build/weight for one's height, shouldn't necessarily qualify someone for Athena/Clydesdale, at least by my thinking.

    BMI would work for that. In fact, it might be the only thing BMI might be good for.
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