Body Fat

davidjparfitt · 25-09-2006, 11:15 AM

Hi Guys I got my Body Fat tested Saturday and i've got 8%. I'm 5ft 8ins and 12stone 6lbs. I was just wondering how much bodyfat i should have? Is 8% too low or too high?

Your comments would be very grateful!

Cheers

**LeeB** · 25-09-2006, 12:18 PM

8% is good mate... low... how did you get it tested?

some readings can be way off as people hold different amounts of fat in different places of their bodys!

Ali M · 25-09-2006, 01:14 PM

Yeah, 8% body fat = full set af abbs. Excellent if this is the case.

davidjparfitt · 25-09-2006, 01:54 PM

I was told to have my body fat tested by ultrasonic waves. Is this a good reading?

davidjparfitt · 25-09-2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali M

Yeah, 8% body fat = full set af abbs. Excellent if this is the case.

Yeah, when i started my body fat was 17.8%, I've stayed the same size but turned the fat to muscle so i seem to fairly ripped. Just think i need to lose more fat off my legs (i think i need to do more cardio)

Nick500 · 25-09-2006, 03:02 PM

8% is truly low, it should mean you have no visible fat (from a normal person's perspective) and ripped abs.

Well done on your progress.

PS, you can't turn fat to muscle... its chemically impossible..

davidjparfitt · 25-09-2006, 03:19 PM

[quote="nick500"]8% is truly low, it should mean you have no visible fat (from a normal person's perspective) and ripped abs.

Well done on your progress.

PS, you can't turn fat to muscle... its chemically impossible..[/quote

Thanks Nick Means alot, I was just saying that. Nick is there anyway that i can increase my size and keep my bodyfat down? When i tryed dropping cardio and increasing weights i found myself feelin' like a robot, and my bodyfat increased so i stopped. Can you or anyone help?

Cheers for the info guys

**LeeB** · 25-09-2006, 04:14 PM

david... it is possible.. however its a very very fine line... which is why most people prefer to bulk up and cut down... its an easier long term approach.

with regard bodyfat, i never have mine tested.. i know my body well and use the mirror and certain areas of my body where i know i hold fat as indicators as to what level im at. i.e. fat git or not so fat git!

25-09-2006, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
davidjparfitt Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United Kindom, Wales, Gwent Posts: 36 Rep Power:	Body Fat Hi Guys I got my Body Fat tested Saturday and i've got 8%. I'm 5ft 8ins and 12stone 6lbs. I was just wondering how much bodyfat i should have? Is 8% too low or too high? Your comments would be very grateful! Cheers

25-09-2006, 12:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
LeeB Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,887 Rep Power:	8% is good mate... low... how did you get it tested? some readings can be way off as people hold different amounts of fat in different places of their bodys! ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk

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Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,232 Rep Power:	8% is truly low, it should mean you have no visible fat (from a normal person's perspective) and ripped abs. Well done on your progress. PS, you can't turn fat to muscle... its chemically impossible.. ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

25-09-2006, 04:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
LeeB Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,887 Rep Power:	david... it is possible.. however its a very very fine line... which is why most people prefer to bulk up and cut down... its an easier long term approach. with regard bodyfat, i never have mine tested.. i know my body well and use the mirror and certain areas of my body where i know i hold fat as indicators as to what level im at. i.e. fat git or not so fat git! ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk

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25-09-2006, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ali M Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 884 Rep Power:	Yeah, 8% body fat = full set af abbs. Excellent if this is the case.

25-09-2006, 01:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
davidjparfitt Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United Kindom, Wales, Gwent Posts: 36 Rep Power:	I was told to have my body fat tested by ultrasonic waves. Is this a good reading?

25-09-2006, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
davidjparfitt Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United Kindom, Wales, Gwent Posts: 36 Rep Power:	[quote="nick500"]8% is truly low, it should mean you have no visible fat (from a normal person's perspective) and ripped abs. Well done on your progress. PS, you can't turn fat to muscle... its chemically impossible..[/quote Thanks Nick Means alot, I was just saying that. Nick is there anyway that i can increase my size and keep my bodyfat down? When i tryed dropping cardio and increasing weights i found myself feelin' like a robot, and my bodyfat increased so i stopped. Can you or anyone help? Cheers for the info guys