I built a tool to *kitten* your health.

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  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    I tweaked the numbers to my goal stats:
    38 yo
    5'-10"
    170 lbs
    10% BF
    52 RHR (already there)

    and it gave me an 11. Again, I beg to differ. I would like to see this "lots of research" you based this formula on as something needs tweaking. With these numbers & my age, it should be closer to a 13 IMO.

    you're missing your waist to hip, and vo2 max, which means those would be put in as average numbers (if you were to add higher than average scores there, then it would be a better score). Which is clearly stated both in this post and on the site (in the bodycomp_desc page at the bottom)

    if 2 of your 9 statistics are only an average score, your starting maximum drops by about 3 points. Plus, I DID say weighted, and VO2 Max is a very important measure, it's a direct test of your cardio respiratory health.

    If you were to add your VO2 max as say 50, the number would go up to a 12, and if you put your W2H ratio at about 31" waist and 37 or 38" hips (about a .82 W2HR) that would go up to 13, a body fat % around 8 would bring it up another point.

    Just so you know, a Score of 15 is almost impossible to get. Well, not almost impossible, but it's basically Olympic decathalete type fitness levels, being an 11 is pretty damn good for a person over 35!
  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
    I used a 1:1 w2h ratio (forgot to mention that). Where do you consider a hip measurement vs a waist measurement?

    I understand the importance of VO2max but only a handful of people actually get tested for this. I plan to in the near future because I'm training for triathlons, but right now, I'm not sure. My LT is around 162 BPM, which is more important to know for me at this point to determine my training zones.

    Thanks for the info & tool. I'll keep that in mind.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    I used a 1:1 w2h ratio (forgot to mention that). Where do you consider a hip measurement vs a waist measurement?

    I understand the importance of VO2max but only a handful of people actually get tested for this. I plan to in the near future because I'm training for triathlons, but right now, I'm not sure. My LT is around 162 BPM, which is more important to know for me at this point to determine my training zones.

    Thanks for the info & tool. I'll keep that in mind.

    1:1 is on the bad side of average (I.E. it shouldn't be what a guy should shoot for), for males, your W2H should be (by most medical experts) should be below 1, preferably below .82 (I.E. a 32 inch waist and a 38 inch hips) for males, and below .9 and preferably below .8 for women.

    There are plenty of sub maximal VO2 estimate tests you can do without going to a lab. here is a decent one that you can do.

    http://www.brianmac.co.uk/eval.htm


    VO2 doesn't have to be perfect, if you come up with a % that's 5% off or so, that's still a good measure for you.
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    :smile: This is so cool! I've added it to my favorites! (I actually have a folder named SHBoss links!:laugh: )

    Thanks!
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    very cool - works in SAFARI too!
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    very cool - works in SAFARI too!

    Amazing what being a mediocre coder and not wanting to try any fancy exotic web programing will do for your cross browser compatibility! :tongue:

    FYI, any graphic designers out there want to take a stab at making the TBHN website look a little more snazzy, feel free to email me. I can't pay you for it, but I can give you credit, and if I ever do start earning money from it, I'd be happy to give you a piece.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    bumping for those that missed it.
  • Taradise
    Taradise Posts: 302 Member
    Neat! I'm sitting pretty at a 12.
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I plugged in my before and after stats and went from a 6 to an 11!

    WOOT!
  • DeeDeeLHF
    DeeDeeLHF Posts: 2,301 Member
    Thank you Banks! This was cool. I scored a 7 and I was happy with that. Not because I am satisfied with a7 but that I needed an extra push to try even harder. I am in the last 12-18 pounds to hit my goal. My resting heart rate has always been a bit high, even when I was younger, 102#, super clean eater and daily excerciser. (72-76).

    Jeannie I will have to try it with my orignal stats...that would be fun to see!
  • neenaleigh
    neenaleigh Posts: 584 Member
    very cool, thank you!
  • spritie
    spritie Posts: 167
    thats a nice little tool.

    However it would be amazing if you could but the units you want the measurements next to all the factors.

    Could just be me being Australian and all, but I'm pretty sure some of my answers were incorrect.

    Especially VO2. I ended up using ml.kg.min figure as L.min didn't work out too well, but I don't even know if thats how you measure it over there.

    But other than that still nice concept, the most concise version of that type of battery i've yet seen.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    thats a nice little tool.

    However it would be amazing if you could but the units you want the measurements next to all the factors.

    Could just be me being Australian and all, but I'm pretty sure some of my answers were incorrect.

    Especially VO2. I ended up using ml.kg.min figure as L.min didn't work out too well, but I don't even know if thats how you measure it over there.

    But other than that still nice concept, the most concise version of that type of battery i've yet seen.

    it is (we use ml/kg/min as well), what's your VO2 Max? I can tell you if you're using the right number.
  • Melissa09x
    Melissa09x Posts: 29
    bump :)
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    debating if I want my health "assed" :wink:...... yeah, I probably do :smile:
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    Woohoo! I'm a 9! That's my lucky number. :smile:


    Um.... but 50 lbs heavier and 2 years younger and I was an 8. :indifferent:


    *pout* I'd better get in gear. :frown:
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    self-bump
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I keep reading *kitten*_ES :tongue: :wink: :laugh:

    he built *kitten* for our health teehee:huh: :bigsmile:

    Ok, too early and feeling silly...........have a great day Boss:glasses:
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    I keep reading *kitten*_ES :tongue: :wink: :laugh:

    he built *kitten* for our health teehee:huh: :bigsmile:

    Ok, too early and feeling silly...........have a great day Boss:glasses:

    You WISH lady! :wink:
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    just wanted to give this a little bump
  • kicklikeaGIRL
    kicklikeaGIRL Posts: 867 Member
    This is great, I can't wait to get the remaining numbers to try this out.

    I'm planning on getting my VO2 Max & body fat tested at the local university. For the body fat testing, I've heard of 3 different ways to get it done: skinfold, bioimpedence & body pod (?) The university offers the skinfold and bioimpedence... are there any other ways out there? I would think the bioimpedence (from what I've read) would be more accurate than the skinfold test? And what do I need to do to prepare for the body fat testing VO2 testing in order to get somewhat accurate results? Are there dos/don'ts to follow before getting tested?? (Such as: water consumption, food consumption, restroom use...ect). I figured you would be the man to know Banks... I've put this site as a favorite to use once I get the testing done. yippie!
  • kicklikeaGIRL
    kicklikeaGIRL Posts: 867 Member
    This is great, I can't wait to get the remaining numbers to try this out.

    I'm planning on getting my VO2 Max & body fat tested at the local university. For the body fat testing, I've heard of 3 different ways to get it done: skinfold, bioimpedence & body pod (?) The university offers the skinfold and bioimpedence... are there any other ways out there? I would think the bioimpedence (from what I've read) would be more accurate than the skinfold test? And what do I need to do to prepare for the body fat testing VO2 testing in order to get somewhat accurate results? Are there dos/don'ts to follow before getting tested?? (Such as: water consumption, food consumption, restroom use...ect). I figured you would be the man to know Banks... I've put this site as a favorite to use once I get the testing done. yippie!

    Also...if I get the bioimpedence done at the University...do you think that is more accurate than a home scale that calculates your body fat %? Or, what things make a bioimpedence test more accurate? I just want to have an idea before I go in and have this all done.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    check with the school for the VO2 and Body fat. But I doubt it's anything magic. Usually for vo2 type tests they tell you not to exercise the day of the test and to keep any exercise the day before light. But body fat probably won't be too much of an issue. I imagine if it's electrical impedance, then you should ask them about water guidelines as electrical impedance is very sensitive to hydration levels.

    As to which one is more accurate, professional electrical impedance scales are usually pretty accurate if you use it correctly, but hydrostatic testing and the Bod Pod are slightly more accurate. The BEST one is DEXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry), but these machines are super expensive so you usually can't find them around.

    the home bio-electrical impedance machines are rubbish usually.
  • sportsqueen32
    sportsqueen32 Posts: 115
    bump
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    mrsbeck Posts: 234 Member
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