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Measuring your waist circumference is measuring the narrowest part of your abdomen . Both a criterion of beauty , waist circumference is also an indicator of good health . To assess abdominal obesity and cardio-metabolic risk , simply measure your waist circumference. What is the link between waist circumference and health? Details.
To determine obesity or the level of overweight , weighing yourself to know your weight is far from sufficient. You must also evaluate the BMI ( Body Mass Index) , but also the waist circumference. The BMI represents the square ratio between the height (in m) and the weight (in kg).
Your weight is normal if your BMI is between 18.5 and 25.
You are classified as underweight and your BMI is below 18.5
You are overweight if your BMI is between 25 and 29.29
You are obese if your BMI is between 30 and 39.9
You are classified as morbidly obese if your BMI is greater than 40 .
That said, it is abdominal fat mass that is more important in assessing good health.
Waist circumference corresponds to abdominal perimeter (AP). It allows you to determine your visceral fat in general . Waist circumference allows you to choose the size of your clothing, but it is also a very valuable indicator for assessing your health. It is quite possible that you are healthy even though you are overweight. And it is not uncommon to meet a person with a normal weight with a high visceral mass.
This results from certain metabolic abnormalities : hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, hypertriglyceridemia, etc. Your waist size can indicate a risk of developing certain diseases : type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, coronary diseases, etc. Waist size and BMI are therefore complementary.
There is a correlation between abdominal circumference and cardiovascular risks. The more fat you have on your belly, the more likely you are to suffer from cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders. If you are wondering at what waist size your health is at risk, here is some important information.
Abdominal obesity is defined as a waist circumference exceeding 90 cm for women and 100 cm for men. A waist circumference between 90 and 110 cm for women and 100 cm to 120 cm for men is a warning sign. Certain diseases are very likely to develop easily. A waist circumference greater than 110 cm for women and 120 cm for men is a real risk of metabolic/cardiovascular diseases.
To measure your waistline, use a simple, soft tape measure . Place it over your navel and keep it horizontal. Stand up straight, with your feet slightly apart to better distribute your weight.
Measure at the hollowest point of your abdomen, equidistant between the pelvic bone (iliac crest) and the bottom of the ribs. Take into account the measurements in cm . When you need to reduce your abdominal circumference, you should measure your waistline at least once a month. This will allow you to monitor your progress.
There are many specialized sites that allow you to evaluate waist circumference/BMI ratios in order to determine a certain amount of information. You can then calculate your ideal waist circumference to help you set a goal.
For women, a waist size of less than 88 cm is classified as normal . The ideal waist size is less than 75 cm . But it also depends on your size (height).
For men, a waist circumference of less than 100 cm is a good average. The ideal waist circumference is less than 88 cm . The only solution is to lose weight if your abdominal circumference is above the norm.
