Bio Screening, Exercise and BMI

Greetings!  Last week I went for the regular bio-screening as required by my insurance company. I was happy to learn most of my numbers are in the normal range. My cholesterol, blood glucose are great. My blood pressure is very low as is the case for many runners and athletes. However, the one number that seemed odd is my Body Mass Index. According to this very quick assessment, that did not use that horrible skin clip, I am three (3) points overweight and two (2) away from obese. This was determined by my height and weight.

I see how that formula can work well. In fact, I have added eleven pounds in the last couple of years. These are not midsection pounds I gained. I have been engaging in resistance training and have increased muscle mass in my chest, shoulders, arms and quads. So, here I am as fit as I have been in my entire life, and the numbers say I need to work on my weight. You have to love it!

I always encourage folks to run, that will not add extra muscle, so run.

Tom