What is a healthy bf% range?

Jazzmagic
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Hi All,
As the title says, can someone please give me an idea on what is a healthy bf% range?
Thanks!
Cat
As the title says, can someone please give me an idea on what is a healthy bf% range?
Thanks!
Cat
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_fat_percentage
Description Women Men
Essential fat 10–13% 2–5%
Athletes 14–20% 6–13%
Fitness 21–24% 14–17%
"Average" 25–31% 18–24%
Obese 32%+ 25%+0 -
I read in many articles online that an ideal range for a woman is between 20-24% for ordinary people or 16-20% for athletes.0
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Thank you! : ) x0
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