BMI

I question the Body Mass Index (BMI) sometimes, for the simple fact that it doesn't take muscle into consideration and, muscle weighs more than fat. According to the BMI, most professional athletes are either overweight or obese. Shaquille O'Neal is obese. I doubt the people who stand by BMI would want to tell Shaq that. One of quickest players in the NFL, Michael Vick, is considered overweight. Shaun Alexander is considered overweight. The only players that aren't overweight or obese are the place kickers and punters.

So, how does this work? If one is too fat, then they're considered overweight or obese. But, if one is in too good of shape, then they're also considered overweight or obese. So, what's the secret formula? Just the right amount of muscle and fat? Or would the chart be completely different if they actually put muscle into the equation?

What are they trying to do, though? Seriously? Make most everyone paranoid about their weight, whether they should be or not? Well, they're doing a great job if that's what their intentions are. I'm not going to put too much stock into the BMI charts, though. If they consider the likes of Vick and Alexander overweight and Shaq obese, then I'm not going to trust the chart any, sorry.