BMI has been treated like a health report card… but it was never designed for that job.

In this episode, we unpack where Body Mass Index (BMI) actually came from, why it was created, and how it’s being misapplied…especially in athletic populations like runners. If you’ve ever been told you’re “overweight” based on BMI despite training hard, fueling well, and feeling strong… this one’s for you.

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This episode is your reminder: you are not a ratio. And your healthiest running body might not fit neatly into a chart.

This episode originally aired May 8, 2023.

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