What is your body fat percentage??

i dont really no kimi but im very skinny. all my ribs stick out so i wouldnt have much body fat i think??? how would i work the percent out???

 

Kimi, how did u find your fat percentage?

 

I get:

So consistent results. That puts me in the middle of the yellow band which surprises me a bit. I though I would be in the orange band.

 

i weigh i think 38kgs and im 4feet 10inches tall not sure how to make that into pounds though???

 

im still healthy but on the verge of overfat. My waist size is too big, which is 90 cm. Do you know any way to reduce it ?

 

Swimming, and jumping rope! And Crunches! Running! Heavy weights. Lunges work out your but and legs :icon_wink Just being active and eating healthy! That is the best advice I could give.

 

Thanks! Just trying to contribute. :icon_redf

 

I'm 52 years old and had my body fat measured by my gym trainer last month, it's 21.3% which puts me in the yellow range = healthy. Also he calculated my health-age taking into consideration my age, weight (73kg), gender, b/fat, and heart rate, and so my health age is 43! So I'm happy with that, just got to exercise and watch my diet too. Paul

PS try this converter to convert kilograms to pounds weight:
http://www.healthbrands.com.au/topics/Health/tools/calculators/metric+converter.asp

 

I'm very shy when coming to swimming pool or gym:icon_redf because of my body's shape. How many crunches do i have to do a day to get better ?

 

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I wouldn't say that I'm shy - but I just knew that I'd never find the time to get to the pool or to a gym. Instead, I have taken up jogging. I can do it on my own and when I have time - usually in the evening after a light dinner. I've been really deliberate in going slow and not trying to go to far or too fast too soon. I've been amazed at how I've built up some stamina, and I've lost 15lbs since January 1! I've been watching what I've been eating a bit too, but it's mostly the exercise that has helped. I've lost at least 3 inches around my middle - whish feels great when pants that were getting tight are now quite loose, and pants I hadn't been able to wear in a while now fit.

I will agree though that swimming is probably the best form of exercise and helps develop a great physique - I mean, isn't everyone interested in the guy that says he has a 'swimmer's build'? :icon_wink

 

Estimate #1 based on height and weight
Your "Ponderal Index" is 13.48 which gives an estimated body fat of 3.8% ( 6.3 pounds of fat)

Estimate #2 based on waist size and weight
Estimated body fat of 11.3% (18.7 pounds of fat)

So taking an average of (11.3+3.8)/2= 7.55% body fat, which means I'm on the border between underfat and athletic.

 

thanks kimi i will have to see how big my waist is and then i should no my body fat%

 

Well, I guess you should do about 4 sets of 50, and gradually increase the number of crunches and sets as you feel comfortable. But thats not all, Jumping rope is something you could do in your home, and lunges as well. Lunge and jump your heart out and, like I said eat healthy! Doesn't have to be health food, but make sure you eat about 5-9 small meals a day, getting all of your food groups.Well, three of those should be normal portions. Stay at 2000 -2500 calories a day, and be positive about it! You will start gaining muscle, and actually putting on wait after a while, if you keep it up, but your body will be in an athletic form. Keep in mind I am 17, and although this has worked for me, it might not for everybody, because everyone is different. Talk to a nutritionist, and physical trainer.

 

Thanks a lot. It must be hard for me to follow since i have never minded my eating habit.
I'll give it a try

 

Well - I am probably in the "fit" category these days.

Not too many years ago I would have been classified as "underfat" - but that when I was really fit...

 

Check the size label in a pair of your jeans or trousers.

With jeans, if it's shown as something like 32/30 then the first number is the waist size and the second number is the inside leg length - both in inches.