Whats the optimal BMI for a cyclist ?

[Leg breaker]

What is the Optimal BMI and such for a cyclist ?

 

Here's my current details :

 

 

 

 

Weight - 61.8 kg

Muscle mass - 31.3 kg

Body fat mass - 6.2 kg

Body fat % -10 %

BMI -21.38

 

 

I am 17 years old. 170 cm tall.

Does fat not affect Performance and recovery ?

 

Thanks.

Edited December 26, 2012 by Leg breaker

[DR ◣◢]

BMI is overrated. Big time.

 

Weight and fat percentage is all you have to worry about.

[Cippo]

As SM said. BMI is worked out according your weight vs height ratio afaik. Muscle is heavier than fat also so BMI could be wrong in terms of optimal ratio. Keep your body fat below 15 % and you good. Top athletes keep below 10%. Your body also needs fats to function. You're 17 don't worry your head too much about stuff like that. Enjoy your cycling and don't burn out before you 25.

[Cippo]

What I would give for a bodyfat % under 15. Thats ancient history.

[Leg breaker]

As SM said. BMI is worked out according your weight vs height ratio afaik. Muscle is heavier than fat also so BMI could be wrong in terms of optimal ratio. Keep your body fat below 15 % and you good. Top athletes keep below 10%. Your body also needs fats to function. You're 17 don't worry your head too much about stuff like that. Enjoy your cycling and don't burn out before you 25.

 

Thanks. since I've started cycling this year my body fat has fluctuated a lot. Been 14% then 11% then 13% now 10%. Enjoying my riding a lot, hoping my knees won't give way before 25

[T-man]

BMI is poef....

[Leg breaker]

So whats the Recommended Body fat % ? Can i eat normally now ?

[capeofstorms]

As mentioned earlier, anything below 10% is very good. It's probably better to think in terms of your optimal race weight based on your height.

 

Optimal race weight constant = weight(kg) x 2.2 / height(m) * 39.37.

 

Pro climbers have an optimal race weight constant of 2

Edited December 27, 2012 by capeofstorms

[ChUkKy]

What is the Optimal BMI and such for a cyclist ?

 

Here's my current details :

 

 

 

 

Weight - 61.8 kg

Muscle mass - 31.3 kg

Body fat mass - 6.2 kg

Body fat % -10 %

BMI -21.38

 

 

I am 17 years old. 170 cm tall.

Does fat not affect Performance and recovery ?

 

Thanks.

 

61kg???

I wouldnt leave home without a safety strap living in Slaap Stad... you'll blow away if that S. Easter starts blowing

[javadude]

As mentioned earlier, anything below 10% is very good. It's probably better to think in terms of your optimal race weight based on your height.

 

Optimal race weight constant = weight(kg) x 2.2 / height(m) * 39.37.

 

Pro climbers have an optimal race weight constant of 2

 

Wow, i would have to lose 30 kg's to get to 2.

[capeofstorms]

61kg???

I wouldnt leave home without a safety strap living in Slaap Stad... you'll blow away if that S. Easter starts blowing

 

His a cyclist. His meant to be anorexic

[capeofstorms]

Wow, i would have to lose 30 kg's to get to 2.

 

That's reality

[capeofstorms]

_{As we are not PRO's <2.5 is acceptable. Midway between 2 and 2.5 is very good}

Edited December 27, 2012 by capeofstorms

[Jaco-fiets]

BMI is for fat lazy people. Worthless to athletes

[Cippo]

As mentioned earlier, anything below 10% is very good. It's probably better to think in terms of your optimal race weight based on your height.

 

Optimal race weight constant = weight(kg) x 2.2 / height(m) * 39.37.

 

Pro climbers have an optimal race weight constant of 2

 

I dont understand the last part of formula. Weight(kg) multiplied by 2.2 divided by height(m) and * 39.37

Edited December 27, 2012 by Cippo

[capeofstorms]

I dont understand the last part of your formula i.e *39.37

 

* 39.37 is the same as x 39.37 i.e multiply by 39.37