|
Articles -
General_Information
|
|
Written by Anonymous
|
|
i was just wondering if anyone one knows what the average lowest body fat percent a girl on a lightweight rowing team... i am a rower and i have 14% body fat and weight about 103.....is this good or bad.. what is the lowest someone (girl) should go??
User Comments: | Subject: Re: body fat | |
| Submitted by coxmandi (-) on 2004-07-13 12:08:19 website:http:// | Comment:
14% is pretty low. Any time women maintain low body fat for long stretches of time it can be dangerous to your health. If you don't get your period regularly it is a sign that a) you need to visit your doctor and b) that your body fat may be too low. If you have concerns about rowing lightweight while staying healthy speak to a sports nutritionist or doctor who can best determine what weight range is good for your height, body type and age.
According to the American Council on Exercise here are the General Body Fat Percentage Categories
Classification for Women (% fat)
Essential Fat 10-12%
Athletes 14-20%
Fitness 21-24%
Acceptable 25-31%
Obese 32% plus
| | | Subject: Re: body fat | | Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2004-07-13 17:29:50 | Comment:
if your not missing your periods you should be fine, if you are see a doc
|
|
|
| Subject: Re: body fat | |
| Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2004-07-13 21:17:44 | Comment:
well, i am gona be a sophmore in high school, im turning 15 in a few weeks, and i weight about 103 and i am about 5'5../and i have only gotten my period once, about a month ago so i dont know if i have missed my period yet
| | | Subject: Re: body fat | | Submitted by coxie (
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
) on 2004-07-14 14:15:19 website:http://www.coxie.com | Comment:
You are at an age where it is important to allow your body to develop. Do not obsess about your body fat index or any weight gain at this point.
You will gain weight between now and when you stop growing and your body will need to have the proper metabolism to allow you to reach your potential. If you maintain too low of a body fat ratio, you will be cheating yourself out of potential height, strength, etc.
Speak to your family doctor about any concerns that you have.
| | | Subject: Re: body fat | | Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2004-07-16 12:06:26 | Comment:
Go to a doctor with a knowledge of sports and young athletes, your family doctor can refer you, if you are seriously worried.
Family doctors have no traing in this kind of thing and often will tell you what is easiest for them.
|
|
|
|
|
| Subject: Re: body fat | |
| Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2004-07-14 19:27:33 | Comment:
i am not trying to lose fat..im trying to gain it..no matterwhat i eat i dont gain a thing
| | | Subject: Re: body fat | | Submitted by coxmandi (-) on 2004-07-14 19:49:00 website:http:// | Comment:
I wouldn't worry about gaining fat. Just make sure you eat a healthy diet (enough to sustain rigorous crew workouts). As you get older your body will naturally grow and build up fat reserves. I was really skinny in HS and as I went through college I gained weight and fat.
|
|
|
| Subject: Re: body fat | |
| Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2004-07-14 22:03:23 | Comment:
yea when i said this "what is the lowest someone (girl) should go??" i meant like is this to low and should i see someone about it?
|
| Subject: Re: body fat | |
| Submitted by rower_is on 2004-07-16 05:08:52 website:http:// | Comment:
its not to low if you r that way naturally, especially if u started getting your period as ur body needs a "normal" amount of fat to do this. if your starving yourself to be that low then it is not healthy. it depends on ur metabolism and genetics
rower_is
|
| Subject: Re: body fat | |
| Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2004-07-16 12:00:52 | Comment:
English Olympic Marathon runner Paula Radcliff is apparently 9% and perfectly healthy.
Body fat % differs from person to person, as does the amount you need to stay healthy. If you are worried see a sports doctor
(normal family doctors don't seem to have enough knowledge or experiance of athletes to be much help- in my experiance)
| | | Subject: Re: body fat | | Submitted by coxie (
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
) on 2004-07-16 13:00:37 website:http://www.coxie.com | Comment:
What is normal for an Olympic marathon runner is not exactly applicable for a growing 15 year old.
| | | Subject: Re: body fat | | Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2004-07-18 13:54:18 | Comment:
But it does show that you can fall outside of the 'normal' range and still be healthy- even though the example was an over the top.
|
|
|
|
|
| Subject: Re: body fat | |
| Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2004-07-16 12:09:12 | Comment:
How have you measured your bodyfat? Bathroom scales that clam to give you a body fat % are never acurate and if you are tall and slim will always understate your fat %.
The only effective way to measure is with callipers, clips that attach from your finger to your opposite toe that send an electric current around your body. They person opperating them should be able to give you advice.
| | | Subject: Re: body fat | | Submitted by Anonymous Coward on 2004-07-16 15:25:37 | Comment:
well i got the percent number from a trainer and he had a special machine to do it with one that u mentioned so i thinks its rite
|
|
|
|
