Having Too Little Body Fat Can Be Dangerous

Losing body fat, especially abdominal fat, is a good thing. Losing too much body fat is a bad thing! There have been many people who worry so much about weight and body fat that it leads to serious illnesses like anorexia or bulimia. So what is the general standard for body fat? Here it is:

Necessary Body Fat: Women 10-13%, Men 2-5%

Athletes: Women 14-20%, Men 6-13%

Fit: Women 21-24%, Men 14-17%

Acceptable: Women 25-31%, Men 18-25%

Unhealthy: Women 32%+, Men 26%+

A body fat assessment is a part of every fitness assessment.  Have your body fat checked today!

2 Comments so far

  1. AuntTeeTee @ January 22nd, 2008

    Not to mention the people who have too much liposuction done at one time & send their bodies into shock.

    Great info!

  2. kamaperry @ January 23rd, 2008

    Thanks for the info!

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