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Fat/Muscle/Water %
leighkent
Posts: 195 Member
I was just wondering if anyone knew what % for fat, muscle and water was a "normal" amount - what was bad, etc ....
I have put on 4lb over the last few weeks and although I've not done very well with eating, I have been exercising quite a bit, so I have decided to record the above %'s to see if I am gaining muscle, rather than getting fatter!!!
Anyone know what is a good guide?
I have put on 4lb over the last few weeks and although I've not done very well with eating, I have been exercising quite a bit, so I have decided to record the above %'s to see if I am gaining muscle, rather than getting fatter!!!
Anyone know what is a good guide?
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Check out the link below:
http://www.builtlean.com/2010/08/03/ideal-body-fat-percentage-chart/
It also includes age adjusted charts at the bottom so you can see where you fall.
I wouldn't really stress too much about separating out water and muscle as these are usually taken together as Lean Body Mass (LBM) otherwise know as fat free mass.0
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