The Ideal Weight App computes ideal bodyweight (IBW) ranges based on height and gender
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The Ideal Weight App computes ideal bodyweight (IBW) ranges based on height and gender. The idea of finding the IBW using a formula has been sought after by many experts for a long time.
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The Ideal Weight App computes ideal bodyweight (IBW) ranges based on height and gender. The idea of finding the IBW using a formula has been sought after by many experts for a long time.
Now you can get Ideal Body weight for your height.This app will let you calculate Weight in Ponds that should be ideal for your health.
Most everyone has at some point tried to lose weight, or at least known somebody who has. This is largely due to the perception of an "ideal" body weight, which is often based on what we see promoted through various media such as social media, TV, movies, magazines, etc. Although ideal body weight (IBW) today is sometimes based on perceived visual appeal, IBW was actually introduced to estimate dosages for medical use, and the formulas that calculate it are not at all related to how a person looks at a given weight. It has since been determined that the metabolism of certain drugs is more based on IBW than it is total body weight. Today, IBW is also used widely throughout sports, since many sports classify people based on their body weight.Generally, females weigh less than males even though they naturally have a higher percentage of body fat. This is because the male body generally has higher muscle mass, and muscle is heavier than fat. Not only that, but women generally have lower bone density. Last but not least, males tend to be taller than females.
The taller the person, the more muscle mass and body fat they have, which results in more weight. A male at a similar height to a female should weigh about 10-20% heavier.
Note that IBW is not a perfect measurement. It does not consider the percentages of body fat and muscle in a person's body. This means that it is possible for highly fit, healthy athletes to be considered overweight based on their IBW. This is why IBW should be considered with the perspective that it is an imperfect measure and not necessarily indicative of health, or a weight that a person should necessarily strive toward; it is possible to be over or under your "IBW" and be perfectly healthy.
The computing formula is as follows:
Idea Body Weight calculator Formula:
Woman: ibw = 45.5 + 2.3 × (h - 60)
Man: ibw = 50 + 2.3 × (h - 60)
Where:
h: Body height, in inches
ibw: Idea Body Weight, in kilograms
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