By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Researchers explored whether being overweight had a direct, causal impact on survival beyond age 85. Surprisingly, the study found that individuals who were overweight between the ages of 75 and 85 had a significantly better chance of living past 85 compared to those with normal weight (BMI 18.5–24.9)
Body Mass Index, A Great Indicator of Health
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The truth is that BMI is more often than not a good indicator of health, and being at a weight that places your BMI in a healthy range is attainable and good for you.
BE Fit, lose weight, Eat Right….Why it pays to be Fit
By Jonathon Stavres PhD, ACSM-EP-C Being healthy does more than just make you look and feel better. It is also cost-effective.