Tom Brady is Fat, Again.

Originally wrote a blog post on the flaws inherent in BMI (body mass index) measurements titled “Tom Brady is Fat” some time in 2007. In case you missed that, here’s a video I did on the subject last year.

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Dave Soucy is a coach, trainer, motivator, husband, dad, and former fat guy. His goal is to teach as many people as possible how to achieve a life of health, fitness, and wellness through simply eating right and exercising. Click here to learn more about Dave.

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Shannon

Very helpful Dave. I did not realize they were so different form one another.
austin personal trainer

Mike Tyson at 5.5% body fat at his peak fighting weight had a BMI of 31. BMI is really kind of comically.
noellyons

Hey Dave,

Good stuff! BMI is useful for guiding 1000's of people, but inadequate when dealing with any ONE person.

Must be used alongside Body Fat % (in skilled hands), plus I also like to add a height-waist ratio in there, and look at all 3 measurements in tandem.

And best there is no "right" or "wrong" - yes there are "norms" but really it's all relative to you over time!

Noel Lyons - an ex-BUPA exercise physiologist!