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Body size represents the mass of your skeletal frame and muscles, playing a vital role in determining your ideal weight range based on theoretical principles. This weight range, along with practical guidelines, helps individuals identify the weight they should maintain, which depends on their body size. There are three body size categories: small, medium, and large. Each weight range varies depending on your gender. You can determine your category by measuring your wrist circumference or elbow width. Step 1 below provides a detailed explanation of each method for measuring body size.
Steps
Measure Wrist Circumference
Wrap the measuring tape around your wrist (left or right). Hold the end of the tape and wrap it around your wrist.
Record your wrist circumference. You can use the table below to determine your body size based on your wrist measurement.
Measure Elbow Width
Bend your arm at a 90-degree angle. Ensure your forearm is perpendicular to the ground. It doesn’t matter which arm you use, but you might find that the table below provides more accurate results if you use your dominant hand.
Complete the body size measurement process.
Tips
- You can utilize online body size measurement tools to determine your body size. While you’ll still need to measure your wrist and elbow, you can input the data into the tool, and the results will be generated automatically.
- Regular exercise and a balanced diet can transform your body, helping you achieve an ideal physique by shedding excess weight. Use these changing measurements as motivation to maintain a fitness routine that suits you best.
- Additionally, there are three common 'body types': endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph. Endomorphs typically have larger bones and higher body fat, making weight loss challenging. Mesomorphs are of average size, strong, and muscular, finding it easier to lose weight and build muscle. Ectomorphs are slender with long limbs, often having less muscle and fat.
- Use your body size to understand how weight loss might affect your appearance. If you naturally have a larger frame, areas like your shoulders will remain broad regardless of weight loss. If you have a smaller frame, you might notice weight loss results more quickly compared to those with medium or larger builds.
