RP Strength Podcast
How Does body fat percentage affect health?
Mar 25, 2024
The podcast delves into body fat percentages and their impact on health, highlighting different ranges for men and women. It also discusses the role of body fat in media, personal experiences in competition, and the potential effects of contest prep on women. The conversation extends to future obesity drugs and their advancements for weight loss.
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- Body fat percentage of 10-20% for males is optimal for good health, below 10% may improve health but bring challenges.
- Females generally benefit from body fat percentages around 20-30%, with lower percentages leading to health risks and hormonal imbalances.
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Male Body Fat Percentage Ranges and Health Implications
Maintaining a body fat percentage in the range of 10-20% for males is generally associated with good health. Individuals within this range, without other health conditions, are typically in good shape. Lowering body fat below 10% can bring about notable health improvements, but going below 5% may introduce challenges and stress on the body systems, impacting hormonal levels, injury risk, and mental health.
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