What body fat percentage should a girl have at age 15?
I just got measured for body fat in gym class and I got 15.7%. I'm very athletic and due 2 work outs a day, totaling up to about 2 hours. I run cross country and a competitve swimmer. What body fat percentage is right for someone of my statistics and activity level? I'm5'6''-5'7'' and weigh about 123-124 lbs. How would my fat percentage be classified?
Public Comments
- Body fat depends on the individual, not their age. Your percentage is probably somewhere around "athletic," although that can vary depending on the scale your gym teacher used.
- For women, Essential fat 10–12% Athletes 14–20% Fitness 21–24% Acceptable 25–31% Obese 32%+ So I think your body fat is well within range and you are doing fine.
