Comment by Sam713

I very much disagree. Overweight starts at 25 BMI, and obese at 30. Most regular gym goers in my social circles maintain <20% body fat, and are classified as overweight based on BMI. In the US weightlifting is quite popular, and it’s not hard to gain enough muscle mass to classify as overweight. I’ve been “overweight” at 27 BMI going on >10 years now, with actual body fat fluctuating ~12-18%. I’ve had doctors tell me I need to lose weight because my BMI is too high, while I had visible abs. It’s a common theme among other casual weightlifters I know. I don’t think BMI is particularly useful for anyone that has done more than a year of basic barbell strength training cycle.