Metabolic Syndrome – I work with clients who have this

1. Elevated waist circumference:
Men – equal to or greater than 40 inches (102 cm)
Women – equal to or greater than 35 inches (88 cm)

2. Elevated triglycerides:
Equal to or greater than 150 mg/dL

3. Reduced HDL (“good”) cholesterol:
Men – less than 40 mg/dL
Women – less than 50 mg/dL

4. Elevated blood pressure:
Equal to or greater than 130/85 mm Hg

5. Elevated fasting glucose:
Equal to or greater than 100 mg/dL