The good news for females is that % is still a very much desirable range! Here is me at 18-20% body fat (see a huge difference both in the face and my physique.ĭo note there isn’t much difference in the muscle mass I am carrying around the one on the right is when I am at 10% body fat… a huge difference on my face as well. Athletic endeavors such as gymnastics, figure skating, ballet, distance running, diving and swimming that emphasize low body weight and a lean physique can also increase the risk of developing the female athlete triad.įor men, your six-packs completely disappear here! Your belly starts to protrude, and your face starts to look rounder. 1 ĭiagnosis and treatment of this potentially serious condition are complicated and often require an interdisciplinary team. The female athlete triad is an interrelationship of menstrual dysfunction, low energy availability (with or without an eating disorder), and decreased bone mineral density it is relatively common among young women participating in sports. Studies have shown when a female starts to go below 20% they can develop a ‘Female Athlete Triad.’ I strongly feel this is the best range for any female to have if they want to look their best and be optimally healthy. If they have good muscle mass, they can look the best in this range. Although there is still some visibility of your six-pack provided you have worked them with weights and made them blocky.įemales start to store more fat on their breasts, hips, and thighs. The separation and vascularity also start to be covered by a layer of fat. This range is still considered pretty low, and it’s super tough to maintain.įor men, this is where the muscle definition starts to go away. Their main focus is not to display muscles, but simply to attain a defined chiseled/angular face, flat defined tummy, and shaped legs and being in this body fat range provides just that! This is the range where you’ll find all your favorite actresses/fashion models. Related Article: Ideal Body Fat Percentage For Men I strongly feel this is the range which is ideal for any man to maintain.Īgain this is still a very personal decision, but unless you are planning to become a fitness model/actor or even a bodybuilder, going below 10% is not worth the sacrifice. This is where I am currently at the time of writing this article. This, again is reserved for female athletes/fitness models who are competing. The corresponding range for ladies is 14-17%.
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Most of these actors, when they are not pursuing a movie role, definitely carry around more fat. Note this range of body fat is not sustainable. Here Is A Body Fat Percentage Chart For Actors:
We live in a world where Leanness is celebrated. Most fitness models and Hollywood/Bollywood actors are required to be in this range. This is where my abs were clearly defined, my face got super angular and there were clear muscle separation and vascularity. This is the range I achieved when I got my fashion portfolio done way back in 2007. For men, the level of essential fat is 2-3% which is required for the body to function and protect its organs. For women, that range is below 14%.ĭo note women have essential fats on their breasts and hips for reproduction purposes, and therefore, their essential fat is 8-10%. It’s pretty clear that unless you are competing in a bodybuilding competition, going below 6% body fat is futile. The other type of fat is subcutaneous fat which is the fat underneath your skin. This type of fat is called visceral fat which surrounds the organs and mainly composes of belly fat. Your body fat is 12.6 pounds which has 44,100 calories of energy!!īesides providing energy, your body fat also insulates your organs and provides a cushion. So let’s say you are at a low body fat level of 7% and weigh 180 lbs. One pound of the body had 3,500 calories stored in it. It’s termed adipose tissue, and its main role is to provide energy. The Basics- Body Fat Explained In Simple Termsīody fat is the total mass of fat divided by total body weight. Therefore, I wrote this article to clear out the confusion faced by many people similar to the one who emailed me. Now, he was under the impression that he was at 14-15% and only had to lose fat in order to reach 10% when in actuality, he has a much longer road ahead of him. I didn’t use his personal picture, but it was very similar to the one above. He attached a picture in the email, which looked something like the one you see in the % body fat percentage range. Recently, I got an email from a person who has been following my blog for quite some time, and he needed to advise on how he can reach a 10% body fat percentage. If you think these are your pictures or you have copyrights of these, please let me know, and I will either replace them or give you credit for the same.
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