Body Fat Percentage

[SleeveNZ 219]

I am pretty much at my goal weight now but still 29 % body fat. I strength train twice a week and cardio (long distance running 3x a week. Whats a good body fat percentage to aim for for a female? And any suggestions to reduce it?

[wcn1970 239]

Zero? That way when you get to 7.5% you still have something to work for.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

What type of physique are you targeting? Average, fitness or athletic? There are different percentile ranges for each.

Here is some information on the different ranges of body fat for both men and women:

http://www.builtlean.com/2010/08/03/ideal-body-fat-percentage-chart/

As you can see, your body fat percentage currently falls under average. Mine is currently on the edge of athlete and fitness.

Perhaps pictures are worth a 1000 words to you?

Here are images of men and women at different percentages of body fat:

http://www.builtlean.com/2012/09/24/body-fat-percentage-men-women/

Personally, I want to target a solid athlete range : 10-12%.

[bethxxx 304]

I am currently at 27% (down from 49 woohoo) and am aiming for 20% at the moment. That is quite low for a female. 29% is fine, it's classified as average, so I guess it depends if you are happy being average

[bethxxx 304]

What type of physique are you targeting? Average' date=' fitness or athletic? There are different percentile ranges for each.

Here is some information on the different ranges of body fat for both men and women:

http://www.builtlean.com/2010/08/03/ideal-body-fat-percentage-chart/

As you can see, your body fat percentage currently falls under average. Mine is currently on the edge of athlete and fitness.

Perhaps pictures are worth a 1000 words to you?

Here are images of men and women at different percentages of body fat:

http://www.builtlean.com/2012/09/24/body-fat-percentage-men-women/

Personally, I want to target a solid athlete range : 10-12%.[/quote']

Great links! Love the photo one

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I've got to say 2-4% on a guy is freaky alien looking. no way Jose.

[becogolfer 68]

You will get an idea what different percentages look like but keep in mind that for females the 'normal' range is higher than for males for many reasons including that many female hormones require a certain amount of fat to be present.

[gamergirl 4,609]

What type of physique are you targeting? Average' date=' fitness or athletic? There are different percentile ranges for each.

Here is some information on the different ranges of body fat for both men and women:

http://www.builtlean.com/2010/08/03/ideal-body-fat-percentage-chart/

As you can see, your body fat percentage currently falls under average. Mine is currently on the edge of athlete and fitness.

Perhaps pictures are worth a 1000 words to you?

Here are images of men and women at different percentages of body fat:

http://www.builtlean.com/2012/09/24/body-fat-percentage-men-women/

Personally, I want to target a solid athlete range : 10-12%.[/quote']

The pics were helpful. I think I'd be happy with 25-30% for me, which I didn't know until I saw these. Thank you!

[SleeveNZ 219]

I am currently at 27% (down from 49 woohoo) and am aiming for 20% at the moment. That is quite low for a female. 29% is fine' date=' it's classified as average, so I guess it depends if you are happy being average [/quote']

Well done - thats an awesome acheivement. 9 months ago I would have been STOKED to be average ... now its kind of addictive!

[SleeveNZ 219]

What type of physique are you targeting? Average' date=' fitness or athletic? There are different percentile ranges for each.

Here is some information on the different ranges of body fat for both men and women:

http://www.builtlean.com/2010/08/03/ideal-body-fat-percentage-chart/

As you can see, your body fat percentage currently falls under average. Mine is currently on the edge of athlete and fitness.

Perhaps pictures are worth a 1000 words to you?

Here are images of men and women at different percentages of body fat:

http://www.builtlean.com/2012/09/24/body-fat-percentage-men-women/

Personally, I want to target a solid athlete range : 10-12%.[/quote']

Thank you - those sites were exactly what I was after! Definatly want to take it to fitness level.

[aroundhky 1,174]

I've got to say 2-4% on a guy is freaky alien looking. no way Jose.

And dangerously unhealthy

[Fiddleman 4,376]

And dangerously unhealthy

How long would you say those guys can stay at 2-4%? 1-2 weeks? Less time?

[aroundhky 1,174]

How long would you say those guys can stay at 2-4%? 1-2 weeks? Less time?

That's a good question....my guess is not for long. Actually, I've never heard of anyone less than 4%. I'm sure it's happened, just haven't heard of that. I really don't think our bodies could function properly (if at all) that low.

[Healthiernewme 81]

Wow... the pics are definitely helpful. Thanks, Fiddleman:)

I think I would be doing cartwheels everyday if I could get to 20-25%... not to mention, I would look awesome:)

[aroundhky 1,174]

What type of physique are you targeting? Average, fitness or athletic? There are different percentile ranges for each.

Here is some information on the different ranges of body fat for both men and women:

http://www.builtlean...rcentage-chart/

As you can see, your body fat percentage currently falls under average. Mine is currently on the edge of athlete and fitness.

Perhaps pictures are worth a 1000 words to you?

Here are images of men and women at different percentages of body fat:

http://www.builtlean...tage-men-women/

Personally, I want to target a solid athlete range : 10-12%.

Looking at the picture of the ladies..........I think the 25%-35% range women where pretty hot!! Just my 2 cents......