How to Measure Hips and Waist Ratio
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There are various reasons why you should measure your hips and waist. Many people do so to determine clothing size (making online shopping a breeze!), or keeping track of fitness or dieting progress. Most importantly, measuring waist and hip circumferences are very useful indicators of your current health state, therefore measuring your waistline and a hip correctly is very important for accuracy. How to Measure Waist According to The National Institute of Health, a high waist circumference can lead to various medical complications such as hypertension, elevated blood lipids, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. To reduce the risk of these conditions, a woman’s waist should measure less than 35 inches, and a man’s should measure less than 40 inches. Follow the below steps to accurately measure your waist: Step 1: Wear tight clothing, or roll your top up. If
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