Body fat % Amateur Boxer?
Hi I'm getting back into boxin after a spell out. I used to compete at around 69 kilos (152 pounds) and currently weigh 77 kilos (169). I'm 5'8'' and everyone i fought at 69 Kilos (6 fights - 3 wins, 3 losses) were always taller which was annoying. I calculated my body fat using calipers and the 7 site test and am currently 21.77% body fat. Ideally i'd like to compete again at 64 Kilos (141 pounds)- light welter. This would mean having a body fat percentage of 6.24 % though - is this ok? I have no doubts I could do it because i am a very hard and dedicated trainer and am well aware of correct nutrition and protein requirements for maintainig muscle mass. I just wanted your advice as to whether this is safe and/or advisable. The next weight catagory up is 69 Kilos - welter - my old weight and would mean a body fat % of 12.76%.
Public Comments
- 6% bodyfat is fine (I'm assuming you're a guy). Below that you could begin to lose strength and have digestive problems. When I wrestled, I was at my best at 142, which coincides with 6%. I still consider that my optimum weight for racing (triathlon).
- Not sure, but I think anything below 10% body fat is unhealthy. Check it out on google.
- 6% would be a very hard goal to get to. Would probably have to go on some ketogenic or carb cycling diet
