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> unless you’re on the lower end of the BMI scale Can you clarify, do you mean lower than 'normal' range (i.e. < 18.5), or lower than the US average (i.e. < 26
by cal85 4y ago
> unless you’re on the lower end of the BMI scale
Can you clarify, do you mean lower than 'normal' range (i.e. < 18.5), or lower than the US average (i.e. < 26), or what? And is this mostly anecdotal or is there evidence to support it (the view that running is a bad exercise for people above a certain BMI)? Not challenging this, I just haven't heard it before and am intrigued. And can you clarify what you mean by "any sport with a high mobility requirement?
- sonthonax 4y agoFor best results distance runners should have a BMI on the lower end of the healthy range. If you’re serious about improving your performance over <1500m having a BMI of ~25 will be the biggest impediment. Not sure what the range is but I think your average elite marathon runner will have a BMI of 18-20. Sport with a high mobility requirement? Things like weightlifting, gymnastics, ballet etc.