Rockwell Fitness

Body Fat Percentage

Filed under: Rockwell Fitness — Rick Rockwell @ 4:36 am
Definition
The total weight from body fat (essential and stored) divided by the person’s weight.

  • Essential Fat -  the amount necessary for maintenance of life and reproductive functions
    • 2-5% in men and 10-13% in women
  • Stored Fat – fat accumulation in adipose tissue
 
Methods of Measuring Body Fat Percentage
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