Iam 66, female, I lift weights 2/3 times a week, I swim on an intense masters team 5 times a week and do 45 min of stretches, core, pt exercises almost every day as well. I am 5'6 1/2" and weigh 125, so why shld my body fat be 33%?(bod pod) I can't understand it. Help?
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I think I understand. You are saying that because the measurement is inaccurate it is calculating that she should weigh 105 with a 20 percent body fat.
Right. 20% is a health body fat percentage, but would 105lbs be a healthy weight for someone 5'6.5"? Those people exist, but they are less common.
I think I understand. You are saying that because the measurement is inaccurate it is calculating that she should weigh 105 with a 20 percent body fat.
Right. 20% is a health body fat percentage, but would 105lbs be a healthy weight for someone 5'6.5"? Those people exist, but they are less common.
