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150. Daniel Lieberman — Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Healthy and Rewarding

The Michael Shermer Show

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Understanding the Limitations of BMI and the Importance of Fat Distribution

This chapter explores the limitations of Body Mass Index (BMI) as a health metric, particularly for athletes and muscular individuals. It emphasizes the importance of considering fat distribution and suggests alternative health indicators, highlighting the role of exercise in managing abdominal fat.

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