body fat

[phatboi408]

Hey I was wondering if a 17% body fat is healthy for me.
I am 15 years old, 5'3,152 lbs, and have a 17% body fat. i havent work out lately but I am going to start tommorow.

 

[Warboss Alex]

No, it isn't in my opinion, given your height and weight.

Cutting down to 14-15% would be better.

 

[onelife]

Obese: over 25%
Average: 15%-25%
Fit: 12%-15%
Ideal: 6%-12%
Dangerous: below 5%

how did you measure your bodyfat?

 

[phatboi408]

Thanks. I mesured it on zoneperfect all you have to do is mesure a couple of thhings and say if you workout alot not alot or never and it will give your your body fat %.

The website...
http://www.zoneperfect.com/Site/content/Calculator_Men.asp

 

[Warboss Alex]

Eh, that calculator had me at 10% .. I think it's a bit off, I'm not that lean at the moment.

I'd say I was 13-14% but eh ..

 

[onelife]

i really dont see how that site could measure your bodyfat.
as i see it the only way it distinguishes between whether your fat or toned is by a drop down list with 6 options.. and that is going to give you a b/f %

try calipers....

 

[Vincent]

That measurer is a load of crap. It's really off.

 

[Lifeforce]

No it's good.. I had 4% BF. =D

 

[MVP¤¥¤JI€GALO]

the thing is off bad!! cus it said i have 4% n i know that no way in hell i can only have 4%body fat...unless i measure somthing wrong...cus i wasnt sure bout tha wrist thing so i measure like round my wrist wich was 7 inch!

 

[ReT]

My measurements were,
Height 72inches (6'0)
Wrist 6.5 Inches
Results:
Estimated Body Fat Percentage (%): 21
Estimated Lean Body Mass (lbs): 136
Estimated Protein Requirement (grams per day): 77
Estimated Zone Block Requirement (blocks per day): 11

Hmm, so I guess I should lose some weight? Everyone tells me I'm not fat at all, that I'm a perfect height / weight, but yet I still have a stomach, and I'd like to lose some fat around my face, seems everyone in my family has some around the face area, especially around the chin area, I almost have a double chin and it really leaves me self conscience.

 

[Warboss Alex]

Look, that calculator is ****e. Someone close this thread.