Before initiating any caloric deficit or Burn Protocol, the system must establish your baseline physical geometry. The most universally recognized metric for this baseline is the Body Mass Index (BMI), referred to within VectoBody as Relative Mass.
The Mathematics of Mass
BMI is a strictly mathematical ratio evaluating your total body weight relative to your vertical height. It strips away subjective visual assessments and provides a cold, clinical number. The calculation is universal:
System Thresholds
The VectoBody algorithm categorizes your Relative Mass into four primary operational zones. Identifying your current zone dictates the aggressive nature of your weekly Burn Protocol:
- Underweight (< 18.5)System directive shifts to mass acquisition. Caloric surplus required.
- Optimal Mass (18.5 - 24.9)Biological equilibrium. System directive shifts to maintenance and body recomposition (converting fat to muscle).
- Elevated Mass (25.0 - 29.9)Pre-critical zone. Standard Burn Protocol recommended to mitigate long-term mechanical stress on joints and organs.
- Critical Limit (30.0+)High risk of metabolic syndrome. Aggressive Burn Protocol initialized.
The Flaw in the Algorithm
Standard BMI has a known blind spot: it cannot distinguish between adipose tissue (fat) and dense kinetic tissue (muscle). A highly trained athlete may register as "Critical" due to pure muscle mass. This is exactly why VectoBody relies on physical measurements (Chest, Waist, Arms, Thighs) mapped onto a 3D visualizer to establish a true representation of your physical composition.