What's you bodyfat% right now? What's ideal for an athlete?

[apalisoc_9]

Been working out the last few months making sure I'm in tip toe condition for our Soccer league..Don't want to disappoint my teammates..

What do you think is the perfect bodyfat % of an athlete? or acceptable?

Edit: Mods please move to club.

[Malik Hairston]

:lmao:lmao:lmao..

[Godbama]

98.99%
been going pretty hard at crossfit lately

[Rob123]

mine is somewhere around 12% I played division 1 sports in college and it was around 9% then.

For a pro athlete im not sure. Parkers is near 30% and he's got a $45 million contract so maybe the higher the better.

[Godbama]

maybe the secret is matching your body fat with your contract

[Raven]

7%

[Pound the rock]

2% for athletes

[lefty]

4

[look_at_g_shred]

22%

[DMC]

Being in tip toe condition is important, especially for hunters who have to sneak upon their prey.

[BatManu20]

:lol Pro athletes have all different types of BF%'s. You have to narrow it down.

Soccer players generally have the lowest because of the amount of running they do, while not needing much muscle to compete at a high level. There are lots of football players with BF%'s over 25%. If you're talking NBA specifically, it's likely between 4-12%, with a few players (like old Shaq, Z-Bo, Boogie, Marc Gasol, Big Baby, etc.) who are obviously much higher, likely in the high teens to over 20%.

[pgardn]

Been working out the last few months making sure I'm in tip toe condition for our Soccer league..Don't want to disappoint my teammates..

What do you think is the perfect bodyfat % of an athlete? or acceptable?

Edit: Mods please move to club.

Does not make a bit of difference.
If you can do 2 miles in a row in 12 minutes you should be in rec. shape. You should get in better shape during the season.

Forget the body fat, it's about performance. BTW if you can accomplish this starting off, you won't have a high % body fat.
As far as your touch on the ball, that's up to you. That's much more difficult than being in proper shape, as skill is involved.

[benefactor]

7%
Just a bony or athletic? Serious question.

[lefty]

Enrique is happy at 50%

[Raven]

Just a bony or athletic? Serious question.

you mean me? i don't know what my fat % is, i answered as to what the ideal is for a soccer player. as for me, i've always been a small athletic freak, for a white guy, but i've lost weight like two years ago because i wanted to see if my body could have a true six pack. at one point i had 59kg*178cm but i was ripped as fuck, it was at a point where i really had 0 fat, i've heard the normal for a human without using PED is around 6%, i wouldn't be surprised if i was that. Last year i had a bad knee for a year and couldn't workout so i lost pretty much all my muscular tone, and it's though to get it back now, since i use up way more energy than i am able to eat. Don't know, i've always had a very strong metabolism. In short, right now i'm like 65kg and eating like crazy. If i get to 70kg and keep the six pack, i'll be very happy.

[pgardn]

you mean me? i don't know what my fat % is, i answered as to what the ideal is for a soccer player. as for me, i've always been a small athletic freak, for a white guy, but i've lost weight like two years ago because i wanted to see if my body could have a true six pack. at one point i had 59kg*178cm but i was ripped as fuck, it was at a point where i really had 0 fat, i've heard the normal for a human without using PED is around 6%, i wouldn't be surprised if i was that. Last year i had a bad knee for a year and couldn't workout so i lost pretty much all my muscular tone, and it's though to get it back now, since i use up way more energy than i am able to eat. Don't know, i've always had a very strong metabolism. In short, right now i'm like 65kg and eating like crazy. If i get to 70kg and keep the six pack, i'll be very happy.

If you really had 0% body fat, you would be deed.
And I don't think your deed.

[hater]

maybe the secret is matching your body fat with your contract

:lmao

[jeebus]

Avante

[Raven]

If you really had 0% body fat, you would be deed.
And I don't think your deed.

:lol you sure were reading properly :lol

[tholdren]

2% for athletes
Jesus - you would die.

It would determine the sport.

[pgardn]

:lol you sure were reading properly :lol

So it was a tough read.
And the Nazi's would be unable to make soap out of you.
So there's that...

[apalisoc_9]

interesting replies. Thanks...

I am working hard with my cardio this year.

Hppefully we dominate in this years tournament.

[Malik Hairston]

Just get around 10-12%, OP..

Anything less than that requires too much dedication for something you aren't getting paid to do, tbh:lol..

As long as you aren't above 15%, FYI..

[Kyl3]

Ideal for athlete is roughly 5-10%. I'm probably sitting at 14% right now (6'1" 168 lbs), currently cutting.

[PingPong]

http://i.imgur.com/a1pK8eD.jpg

[nowitzkikopf]

most ath 2%, fat ronaldo 110%

[spursparker9]

Boris should be at least 25% bodyfat

[TDfan2007]

Elite male athletes should be around 8-10%. Iirc that was Patty's mark last season. I'm sitting somewhere around 15% at 6'1" 188.

[TDfan2007]

Just get around 10-12%, OP..

Anything less than that requires too much dedication for something you aren't getting paid to do, tbh:lol..

As long as you aren't above 15%, FYI..

This.

[sananspursfan21]

If you really had 0% body fat, you would be deed.
And I don't think your deed.

My biggest fear is being deed honestly.

[benefactor]

i've always been a small athletic freak, for a white guy, but i've lost weight like two years ago because i wanted to see if my body could have a true six pack.
Wait...I thought you said you were a chick?

[Raven]

Wait...I thought you said you were a chick?

:lol nice one :lol

[DMX7]

My biggest fear is being deed honestly.

You should be. It would happen! It's called scientology. lol

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I recall Kyle Anderson being docked at draft time for his lack of athleticism and quickness, and though he's a lanky dude, he was at 11% I believe.

[Raven]

I recall Kyle Anderson being docked at draft time for his lack of athleticism and quickness, and though he's a lanky dude, he was at 11% I believe.

it was a bit more than 13% if i'm correct

[tholdren]

most ath 2%, fat ronaldo 110%
Most athletes are not 2% body fat, that would be dangerous and ineffective.

[Malik Hairston]

Most athletes are not 2% body fat, that would be dangerous and ineffective.

Not to mention the NBA is full of players that aren't in "optimal" shape(Ray Felton, Jared Sullinger, Tony Parker earlier in the year, Chandler Parsons at the start of the year, etc), along with the players that naturally carry excess weight on their frame(Diaw, Kyle Lowry, Paul Pierce, etc)..

Cardiovascular endurance is essential in basketball, but being in aesthetic shape isn't necessary..

[apalisoc_9]

Not to mention the NBA is full of players that aren't in "optimal" shape(Ray Felton, Jared Sullinger, Tony Parker earlier in the year, Chandler Parsons at the start of the year, etc), along with the players that naturally carry excess weight on their frame(Diaw, Kyle Lowry, Paul Pierce, etc)..

Cardiovascular endurance is essential in basketball, but being in aesthetic shape isn't necessary..

100% agree...

I'm obviously not playing pro soccer, but I think it's the one sport that requires a lot of fat cutting...

[Malik Hairston]

Definitely soccer..I started playing in university intramural leagues 2 years ago, and it was a different animal, tbh:lol..most of those dudes are skinny and look like nothing, but their endurance was ridiculous..

[DarrinS]

10-15%


Lol @ people saying shit like 2-3%

[tholdren]

10-15%


Lol @ people saying shit like 2-3%

Im not even sure survival is possible under 4% - at that percentage your internal organs would have no cushion, and I would assume you would have a really hard time with nutrient absorption. But carry on retards.

[nowitzkikopf]

Im not even sure survival is possible under 4% - at that percentage your internal organs would have no cushion, and I would assume you would have a really hard time with nutrient absorption. But carry on retards.

bro- do you even lift?

in general though lol @ this thread in general

[tholdren]

bro- do you even lift?

in general though lol @ this thread in general

Do me a favor - go to a bodybuilding competition and ask the contestants their composition. See how many tell you under 4. Probably, not many. Then ask the tools how long they walk around under 7% body fat and I bet you a hundred dollars they tell you not too damn long.

idiot

[apalisoc_9]

you need at least 8% body fat to function properly.

[313]

10-11 percent. I was 6 one morning when I hadn't ate yet :lol felt good

[Arcadian]

How do you measure your body fat, tbh? Can they measure that as part of a standard physical exam?

[313]

How do you measure your body fat, tbh? Can they measure that as part of a standard physical exam?

My uni has one of these
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71qnces9omL._SL1500_.jpg

But I'm sure you can get it at the doctor

[Arcadian]

My uni has one of these
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71qnces9omL._SL1500_.jpg

But I'm sure you can get it at the doctor

Cool, how does that work? I'm not looking for a detailed biological explanation, but I have no concept of how gripping that device could lead to an accurate measurement of body fat %! It might as well be magic to me, lol.

[313]

Cool, how does that work? I'm not looking for a detailed biological explanation, but I have no concept of how gripping that device could lead to an accurate measurement of body fat %! It might as well be magic to me, lol.
No idea lol I just hold it and the results seem accurate enough

[FkLA]

How do you measure your body fat, tbh? Can they measure that as part of a standard physical exam?

I've seen tests where they put clamps at specific points in your body. The idea seems to be that the more skin the clamps can grab, the higher you BF is. Eye tests from people that know their shit can give you a decent range too. Basically you can be skinny and have a somewhat high BF...I was 5'11'' 165-170 lbs at one point, was in the best shape of my life (lifting lightly and doing cardio) and was given a 16-18% BF estimate. :lol

Anything lower takes major dedication imo, an active lifestyle alone won't get it done.

[ElNono]

You can buy it on Amazon for $33 bucks

http://www.amazon.com/Omron-Monitor-model-HBF-306C-Black/dp/B000FYZMYK

[ElNono]

Cool, how does that work? I'm not looking for a detailed biological explanation, but I have no concept of how gripping that device could lead to an accurate measurement of body fat %! It might as well be magic to me, lol.

Page 5:
https://www.delasco.com/pcat/pdf/HBF306Manual.PDF

[apalisoc_9]

tbh, I'm probably around 14-17 right now...I look somewhat skinny/Athletic though.

[313]

I've seen tests where they put clamps at specific points in your body. The idea seems to be that the more skin the clamps can grab, the higher you BF is. Eye tests from people that know their shit can give you a decent range too. Basically you can be skinny and have a somewhat high BF...I was 5'11'' 165-170 lbs at one point, was in the best shape of my life (lifting lightly and doing cardio) and was given a 16-18% BF estimate. :lol

Anything lower takes major dedication imo, an active lifestyle alone won't get it done.

16-18 is terrible tbh for your height/weight. You should've easily been around 12-13.

[FkLA]

16-18 is terrible tbh for your height/weight. You should've easily been around 12-13.

Nah, I wouldn't call it terrible like I said I was working out and in good shape. People just don't realize how much it takes to get into the low teens. It's not just about being skinny but you have to have some noticeable muscle on you too tbh.

http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac306/Pitdog_2010/body-fat-percentage-men_zps3f03851c.jpg

[nowitzkikopf]

Do me a favor - go to a bodybuilding competition and ask the contestants their composition. See how many tell you under 4. Probably, not many. Then ask the tools how long they walk around under 7% body fat and I bet you a hundred dollars they tell you not too damn long.

idiot

haha- sorry, should have indicated sarcasm more clearly (i thought my fat ronaldo 110% or "bro- do you even lift?" would suffice). *disclaimer* anything under 10% is extremely unhealthy. take it from this med student. i was just responding to be facetious given the misplaced thread :)