Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below As far as I know, us women we are meant to havesomewhat higher levels of BF than men do, and we need it for ourhealth. I see that yes – many girls compete with very shreddedlooks, but how much BF% is a healthy figure a woman can maintain allthe time and still be completely healthy?
Healthy bodyfat for women
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If 10% for guys with visible abs is good then 10-15% is about right for women. 18-25 is now average with 25 NOT healthy and low levels are also not healthy (affecting the menstrual cycle).
Personally, I don't think that women need to have any less than 15% BF. That is a healthy level of fat, and yet allows to look good and keep the feminine traits. That is my personal opinion.
The mayo clinic defines healthy body fat levels for a female to be 18-25%.
It's very individual though. If you have very large breasts, your body fat percentage will be higher because breast tissue is primarily fat.
Once a woman gets her body fat lower then 15%, she can start to experience side effects like lost of menstrual cycle.
I think 18-20% is perfect for a female. Lean and athletic but not so lean that you experience health issues.
It's very individual though. If you have very large breasts, your body fat percentage will be higher because breast tissue is primarily fat.
Once a woman gets her body fat lower then 15%, she can start to experience side effects like lost of menstrual cycle.
I think 18-20% is perfect for a female. Lean and athletic but not so lean that you experience health issues.
I agree with this. I think around 20% is still pretty lean for a woman.
i think it's the difference between a healthy average woman and a woman who trains. I briefly dated a former figure girl who had abs. The Mayo clinic will deal with averages.
Equally, as those who train will know, there are a LOT of stories of female Olympic athletes and female bodybuilders who have got down to low body fat levels and have all reported issues with the menstrual cycle.
I think it's a middle ground here on EVO we need to look at. Women here must be interested in health, training and so will have a lower but healthy percentage of body-fat (or at least aim to).
Equally, as those who train will know, there are a LOT of stories of female Olympic athletes and female bodybuilders who have got down to low body fat levels and have all reported issues with the menstrual cycle.
I think it's a middle ground here on EVO we need to look at. Women here must be interested in health, training and so will have a lower but healthy percentage of body-fat (or at least aim to).
