Attentiveness to waist size is rarely associated with men. Yet research has demonstrated that the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers increases as a man's waistline broadens.
For men, it's not a matter of weight reduction, but waist reduction. "For the average male, a waistline of 40 inches or more is getting into the disease-risk zone," says Manuel Villacourta, American Dietetic Association (ADA) spokesperson.
In the process of getting ripped, men are burning a lot of calories and that may help contribute to keeping the waistline at 40 inches or below. Other activities that may contribute to achieving that goal include eating healthy, sleeping well and controlling stress levels as much as possible.
As predictive as knowing one's blood pressure, cholesterol levels and glucose levels can be, men should be mindful of their waistlines to assess their current health status.
Whether a man is measuring the circumference of his biceps, or his waistline, these numbers count. The importance of the waistline statistic to assess overall health during one's weight training routine cannot be overemphasized, experts say.
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