🎯 Перед тренировкой: Рассчитайте энергопотребность в калькуляторе поддерживающих калорий.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio and Your Health
The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) looks beyond scale weight and focuses on where you store fat. Abdominal fat poses a higher metabolic risk than fat stored around hips or thighs, making WHR a valuable companion metric to BMI.
How to Measure
Measure the narrowest point of your waist and the fullest part of your hips, then divide waist by hip. Consistency matters—measure at the same time of day and in similar conditions.
Why It Matters
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Cardiometabolic health: A higher WHR correlates with elevated cardiovascular and insulin resistance risk.
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Inflammation: Visceral fat produces inflammatory cytokines that influence long-term health.
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Body composition feedback: WHR helps you spot central fat gain even when body weight is stable.
Improvement Blueprint
Pair progressive strength training with brisk walking or interval cardio, emphasise fibre-rich whole foods, prioritise sleep, and manage stress with breathing or mindfulness practice. Track your WHR every four to six weeks to see trends.