By Dayne Hudson
Body fat is a popular topic.
Some people want to tell you how theirs is super low, while others are complaining about how high theirs has become!
But what about the healthy level? What is that?
Let's find out!
Body Fat Percentage & Health
Recent research (1) has examined this based on Fat Free Mass Index and the Body Fat Mass Index, and has declared:
Women: 21.7-33.2%
Men: 10.8-21.7%
Obviously, women store more body fat for pregnancy, and you learnt recently right here on FIT'N'FLEXED as to why more body fat in females can mean a smarter baby!
Whilst it's a great challenge to get your body fat as low as you can - try and ensure you're in the body fat range listed above for the absolute majority of the year.
Any less than the numbers above can be harmful, but sitting in here will not only ensure you look great, but have great health too!
"Stay Fit, Stay Flexed!"
REFERENCES
(1) Kyle UG, et al. Nutrition. 2003 July-Aug;19(7-8):597-604.
