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@neostarwcc Interesting observation on the under reporting. Do you have a source?

@neostarwcc For BMI my reason for considering it flawed comes down to interpretation. If you’re using it to describe the relative proportions of someone, as it was originally designed, then it’s fine. But if you use it, as many do, as a marker of health and fitness, I’d argue it’s a poor number...

@neostarwcc How do you feel about reference ranges that have dubious scientific backing (e.g., BMI)? Any values you find too flawed to consider?

@miekka Nice guideline - thanks for sharing!

@ecs867 I totally get your point about trying to separate yourself from those who have life situations that allow them to direct more of their time and energy to fitness than you have. It’s funny how quantity is our definition of “extreme” - one could argue that if you’re a busy person and you...

@ecs867 Your TLDR sums up all of the best intrinsic motivators for long term success - thanks for sharing!

@dawn16 Great point. I’ve thought a lot about this over the past few years when considering of the tracking we do is ultimately helpful or not!

@dawn16 Great thoughts - thanks for sharing. I like your holistic approach to goals and fitness. Lots to consider!

@farmgal30 Simple and focused!

Hi fellow fitness fans, I’m curious what numbers or abilities are important to all of you. In this world where we can quantify nearly everything, the old standards of weight, Blood pressure, and BMI are now augmented with FFMI, Cardio fitness, recovery, variability, and resting, Vo2 max, and...