Healthy waist measurements for men and women

[MorningGlory]

I read this on the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation site:


"Women should have a waist circumference of 88 cm (35 inches) or less.

Men should have a waist circumference of 102 cm (40 inches) or less."


They have a "how-to" page for measuring your waistline accurately if you're interested....
here

I didn't realize waist measurement was all that important, so thought it might be of interest to others as well...

[jimmie 48]

Re: Healthy waist measurements for men and women

hey mg,

thanks for the info. not sure if i agree with all that 35 and 32 inch stuff but the explanation for measureing correctly should be useful. i think i'll pass on marking me with a pen though. LOL LOL

[cheers2you]

Re: Healthy waist measurements for men and women

Hooray I barely made the cut. lol Thanks for the link. I always wondered if I was actually measuring in the right spot. Those fitness shows, always seem to take the measurement of someone way to high I though. Now I know they were! Cheaters

[chunk!]

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it's so funny that waist size would matter, but i'm pretty amazonian at 5'10" with a big frame and my waist is currently 31.5 so... i'm good! yesss.

[LaRie]

Re: Healthy waist measurements for men and women

Good info morning glory! I got some work to do now.. lol