BMI and heart health in men
Men develop heart disease about ten years earlier than women on average, and a raised BMI adds to that risk through higher blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. A BMI of 30 or more roughly doubles the risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with a healthy BMI. Knowing your BMI, waist, blood pressure and cholesterol together gives a clear picture of where to start.
Men’s BMI with age
From around 30, men lose 3–5% of their muscle mass per decade without strength training, while fat — especially around the waist — tends to rise. So a man whose BMI stays at 26 from 30 to 60 may still have gained fat. After 65, a slightly higher BMI is often acceptable, but keeping muscle through regular resistance exercise matters at every age.
Healthy weight in kilograms by height
The weight in kg at the bottom (BMI 18.5) and top (BMI 24.9) of the healthy range, and where obesity begins (BMI 30):
| Height | BMI 18.5 | BMI 24.9 | BMI 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 41.6 kg | 56.0 kg | 67.5 kg |
| 155 cm | 44.4 kg | 59.8 kg | 72.1 kg |
| 160 cm | 47.4 kg | 63.7 kg | 76.8 kg |
| 165 cm | 50.4 kg | 67.8 kg | 81.7 kg |
| 170 cm | 53.5 kg | 72.0 kg | 86.7 kg |
| 175 cm | 56.7 kg | 76.3 kg | 91.9 kg |
| 180 cm | 59.9 kg | 80.7 kg | 97.2 kg |
| 185 cm | 63.3 kg | 85.2 kg | 102.7 kg |
| 190 cm | 66.8 kg | 89.9 kg | 108.3 kg |
| 195 cm | 70.3 kg | 94.7 kg | 114.1 kg |