BMI and running

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• Will gaining weight make me slower?

YES, Definitely.

[johnmc]

Quote Originally Posted by AmyK View Post


Will gaining weight make me slower?

Not necessarily. If the weight you gain is muscle you might be stronger and faster. One of the problems with BMI is that it doesn't distinguish between fat and muscle; muscle weighs more, that's why a lot of very fit people in sports like rugby have a BMI score that is in the obese category.

[benshep]

Quote Originally Posted by AmyK View Post


Will gaining weight make me slower?

Not necessarily. If the weight you gain is muscle you might be stronger and faster. One of the problems with BMI is that it doesn't distinguish between fat and muscle; muscle weighs more, that's why a lot of very fit people in sports like rugby have a BMI score that is in the obese category.

but those rugby players in the obese category are not likely to be fast at fell running, presumably