Is it possible to be 2% bodyfat without any dangerous sideeffects?

[Lifterforlife]

People have a distorted view of some of this stuff. The nonsense that is posted sometimes on these boards is what leads to such misinformation among folks.

To add to that, I have seen these posts bantered around about Sylvester Stallone being 2% for Rambo. I say bullshit....I have competed too many times, and I have seen the movie a few times. If he was 2%, the I was in some shows in the negative bodyfat range!

 

[velvett]

And the reference to that info velvett?

Open up any medical book.

It's very basic information on the human body.

I can't tell you how many times this topic has been debated.

 

[jdevlin1985]

Open up any medical book.

It's very basic information on the human body.

I can't tell you how many times this topic has been debated.

Yes but these studies are not including, additional use of the human bodys strongest hormones. T3, HGH, clen, ECA, DNP, Yomi, and the most anabolic of them all, insulin. The list is endless. The human body was not made to hold onto 300lbs of pure mass on a daily basis. The heart was not made to pump the blood around that 300lb frame. This is why pro-hormones are used. To make todays freak stats possible.

Are you with me? I also find it hard to believe regarding the 0% thing, but 2%? Yes absolutely possible.

 

[alex2678]

Slightly off topic, but I've always like Shawn Ray's views on bodyfat testing:

"I have never had a body fat test performed, ever. Simply because my body fat was not something I was preoccupied with like body measurements. Neither of them factored into the judging criteria on stage, so I simply did not want to waste my energy measuring something that did play a part in what the judge was judging. I focused on the "Mirror" my entire career. The judges, judged my appearance not my body fat, hence no hang ups on percentages or measurements."

 

[tigersx3]

when one goes down to 4%bf, he or she has a very small ammount fat protecting the brain and other internal organs and that's it. it's impossible to go to 2-3% otherwise you couldn't even stand up because your organs would basically fail...

 

[dce2956]

When Ray Lewis (the football player for those who don't know) first got to University of Miami he was at 2.6% BF. This is because Ray Lewis is f'ing nuts. He got down to 5% for wrestling his senior year in high school, then once he finished with that dropped even further. When he showed up to training camp, the trainers wouldn't let him work out at all and baisically suspended him until he was at 5% BF, and then watched him very closely after that.

So i'd say yes it's possible, but it's certainly not good for you. I don't think anyone would say that.

 

[gymratforlife]

I am at 1% bodyfat right now.

 

[*Bunny*]

I am at 1% bodyfat right now.

While he types with one hand, on the stretcher, in the ambulance, on his way to the ER lol

you're silly

 

[thelion2005]

Here is a quick cut and paste on measuring body fat and safe levels:

Skinfold Caliper - can be done by most trained health professionals or fitness professionals. It is quick and non-invasive. Usually requires taking three measurements at different sites of the body (tricep, abdomen, upper thigh) then plugging these numbers into a formula. May be 7-8% error in measurement. Measurements can be affected by the skill level of the professional taking them and are not accurate for obese patients.


Bioelectrical Impedance - fairly inexpensive scales or handheld devices are now available for purchase and use in the home. The device sends an electrical impulse through the body (you won't feel a thing) and measures the body fat by how easily the impulse is transmitted. These devices are good to give you a sense of how your body fat may change over time but may not be highly accurate. Readings can be easily affected by hydration status, obesity, and muscle mass. Muscular athletes typically get higher than actual results.

Underwater Weighing - this requires that you be completely submerged in a tank of water. While underwater you must breathe out all air from your lungs. It requires specialized equipment and highly trained technicians. When performed correctly it as a less than 2% error rate.

DEXA - stands for dual x-ray absorptiometry. Is quick and easy but requires expensive equipment typically only found in hospitals and research centers. It takes an x-ray of the body that shows fat, muscle, and bone mass based on differing densities. It has good accurracy.

Bod Pod - still fairly new on the market but seems to have great promise. Studies show it to be comparable to underwater weighing and DEXA. The major advantages are that it is fairly inexpensive equipment, requires little training to operate, comfortable for people of all shapes and sizes, and is quick and easy. All you do is have a seat in an enclosed egg-shaped pod.

Minimum body fat recommendations:

Men: 3-6%
Women: 12-15%
Average body fat:

Men: 15%
Women: 24-26%

 

[Improvise]

Here is a quick cut and paste on measuring body fat and safe levels:

Skinfold Caliper - can be done by most trained health professionals or fitness professionals. It is quick and non-invasive. Usually requires taking three measurements at different sites of the body (tricep, abdomen, upper thigh) then plugging these numbers into a formula. May be 7-8% error in measurement. Measurements can be affected by the skill level of the professional taking them and are not accurate for obese patients.


Bioelectrical Impedance - fairly inexpensive scales or handheld devices are now available for purchase and use in the home. The device sends an electrical impulse through the body (you won't feel a thing) and measures the body fat by how easily the impulse is transmitted. These devices are good to give you a sense of how your body fat may change over time but may not be highly accurate. Readings can be easily affected by hydration status, obesity, and muscle mass. Muscular athletes typically get higher than actual results.

Underwater Weighing - this requires that you be completely submerged in a tank of water. While underwater you must breathe out all air from your lungs. It requires specialized equipment and highly trained technicians. When performed correctly it as a less than 2% error rate.

DEXA - stands for dual x-ray absorptiometry. Is quick and easy but requires expensive equipment typically only found in hospitals and research centers. It takes an x-ray of the body that shows fat, muscle, and bone mass based on differing densities. It has good accurracy.

Bod Pod - still fairly new on the market but seems to have great promise. Studies show it to be comparable to underwater weighing and DEXA. The major advantages are that it is fairly inexpensive equipment, requires little training to operate, comfortable for people of all shapes and sizes, and is quick and easy. All you do is have a seat in an enclosed egg-shaped pod.

Minimum body fat recommendations:

Men: 3-6%
Women: 12-15%
Average body fat:

Men: 15%
Women: 24-26%

I've been tested with the calliper, hydrostatic, and electronic scales. The hydrostatic (unerwater) is proven to be the most accurate but a person needs to run several tests to make sure the reading is accurate and consistent because it requires the person to be COMPLETELY STILL under water BREATHLESS.

I'd say anyone around 2% body fat is unhealthy or hasn't gotten a true accurate reading.