Glossary beginning with B

A by-product of intense exercise, indicating that insufficient oxygen is available to fuel that exercise and leading to muscular fatigue

The constituent weights of the body, ie lean (non-fat) and fat weight

A mathematical formula that expresses the relationship between height and weight, defined as weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared (ie kg/m2). It is a measure of how appropriate your weight is for your height. A BMI of 20-25 is considered healthy; 25-30 is overweight and 30+ is obese.