Measuring your Waist for Health

Those who carry weight around their mid-section are at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and diabetes. At risk measurements for men are a waist measurement of more than 40 inches, and 35 inches for women. On the very low risk/healthy side; less than 34 inches for men, less than 28 inches for women. Place the measuring tape at the smallest point, usually just above the navel. As you know some of us are high waisted or low waisted, so I take several measurements of my clients: narrow part of waist, at navel, below navel. These numbers above are based on putting the tape just above the hip bone.
TGIF,
Margo
Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Weight Loss on 05/01/2009 09:54 am by margo-personaltrainer
I have a private Personal Training studio in Austin, Texas, in my home. I will also go to my clients homes - and will bring any apparatus if its needed. I believe in a balance of muscle toning/strengthening, flexibility, and cardio/aerobic exercises that are fun and bring results. I also offer expertise and experience in proper and effective nutrition plans for ideal body weight and weight loss, without deprivation. Each clients program and sessions are geared to them personally, to fit into their lifestyle, to be long lasting and effective.