Body Beyond the Scales

Alternatives to BMI (BMI Series: Part 3)


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Over the course of this mini-series, I've delved into the history of BMI, the problems with BMI, and now the alternatives to BMI for measuring your health.


This episode mainly covers a few tests and their scoring - here are the websites you'll need:


Fitness (12 Minute Cooper Test)

https://runbundle.com/tools/vo2-max-calculators/cooper-test#interpretation


Strength (the big lifts)

https://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards/shoulder-press


Flexibility (spine, trunk, and groin)

https://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/flexibilitytests.html


Mental health scoring with the Harvard Flourishing Test

https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/files/pik/files/flourishing_measure_pdf.pdf


Healthy Habits Quiz

https://www.hollymillsfitness.com/healthyhabitsquiz

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Body Beyond the ScalesBy Holly Mills Fitness