Understanding Body Fat Percentage
Your body fat percentage is the total mass of fat divided by total body mass. It's a better indicator of health than weight alone.
General Categories
- Essential Fat: 2-5% (Men), 10-13% (Women)
- Athletes: 6-13% (Men), 14-20% (Women)
- Fitness: 14-17% (Men), 21-24% (Women)
- Average: 18-24% (Men), 25-31% (Women)
- Obese: 25%+ (Men), 32%+ (Women)