Slimming down, melting fat, losing pounds—it can feel overwhelming. But simple tools like BMI (Body Mass Index) and body fat percentage (BF%, or IMG in French terminology) provide clear, objective insights into whether a diet is truly needed.
BF% calculation builds directly on your BMI and incorporates age and sex for greater accuracy. It's a straightforward formula backed by research, accessible with just a calculator.
Several factors come into play: your BMI, age, and gender.
BF% = (1.2 × BMI) + (0.23 × age) - (10.8 × gender) - 5.4
Gender code: 0 for women, 1 for men.
Example: A woman aged 29 with a BMI of 19.5.
(1.2 × 19.5) + (0.23 × 29) - (10.8 × 0) - 5.4 = 24.37%
Compare your result to these established ranges to assess your status:
For women:
For men:
Armed with BMI and BF%, you can make informed choices: a full diet, or perhaps just dietary rebalancing and regular exercise to achieve a lean, healthy physique.
