Measure your thighs and knows your cardiovascular risk
Just as a large waist circumference is associated with increased cardiac risk, know the size of the thighs can be a true indicator cardiovascular and therefore, discuss your health, as has been found in a number Danish study of more than 10 years duration
Just measure the circumference of the thighs can know our cardiovascular risk, as having legs of about 60 cm was associated with lower risk of heart disease and more longevity.
The measurement of the circumference of the thigh should be at the top of it, just below the gluteal fold.
The researchers conclude that a good sized thighs implies a good muscle mass, which is associated with reduced risk of insulin resistance, less likely to develop diabetes and hence, lower cardiovascular risk. Furthermore, it is clear that the thighs have developed also indicates the physical exercise and as we know, this represents only benefits for the body.
While health professionals recognize that the circumference of the thigh can be a good indicator, which taken together with others, estimate cardiovascular risk, this requires further study, although it is clear that have legs or other muscles developed is a good indicator general health.
Of course, the debate here is the cut-off values and reference, which should not be the same in men and women, nor were such in young adults and older adults. However, if you measure the circumference of the thigh and is close to 60 cm, while you have a healthy waist circumference, you know your heart risk is low.