Knowing your body fat percentage can give a unique insight into your diet, lifestyle and exercise goals. High levels of body fat are a major concern the world over and linked with high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Likewise, too little body fat can disrupt basic body function upsetting body temperature, the storing of vitamins and the proper cushioning of major organs. Understanding your correct level of body fat, combined with regular measurment, will help balance your eating and the necessary levels of exercise.
Body Fat Guide - WOMEN
Your Age
Please Note: The information presented herein is given in good faith and is to the best of our knowledge accurate. However, anyone using the information in any way does so entirely at their own risk. Optima Fitness cannot accept any responsibility for any damage or injury incurred as a result of using this information.
If you are in any doubt about your health or fitness you should visit your doctor and advise them of your intentions. Remember, by starting exercise you are making a long term commitment to your health and well being. Taking time to prepare yourself, and seeking advice before commencing, will ensure you gain the maximum of benefit and enjoyment from your exercise.
Body Fat Guide - MEN
Your Age
Source: Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines.
Body fat and your body type
- Subjects A, B and C are identical in height
- A and B are the same weight
- C is the heaviest
- B and C have a good body fat percentage
- A has a high body fat percentage
It can be difficult to judge your own body fat and you could have a higher level than you think. It is therefore possible to have an acceptable weight and figure yet a high level of internal body fat.
Please Note: The information presented herein is given in good faith and is to the best of our knowledge accurate. However, anyone using the information in any way does so entirely at their own risk. Optima Fitness cannot accept any responsibility for any damage or injury incurred as a result of using this information.
If you are in any doubt about your health or fitness you should visit your doctor and advise them of your intentions. Remember, by starting exercise you are making a long term commitment to your health and well being. Taking time to prepare yourself, and seeking advice before commencing, will ensure you gain the maximum of benefit and enjoyment from your exercise.
