Body Mass Index-- A Must

This cool tool http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ , was created by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the United States. This  helpful gadget allows you to calculate your body mass indexonline. Body mass index ,BMI, is the ratio between a person's body fat and their actual weight . It a rough estimate of how much of your body weight is fat.

This is not to be taken literally; it is, after all, an internet site and the only way to truly know one's exact body fat percentage is to get it checked by a trainer or doctor. Still, if you intend to start planning a workout this will give you a starting point and possibly help you figure out your goals.

-For adult women and men

-Uses both metric and standard conversion scales