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What is the ideal fat percentage for an athlete?

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The average fat percentage for males is in the range of 18 to 25 precent and in females it is 25 to 31 prevent. The athletes have low fat percentage in the body as compared to the average fat percentage. As an athlete, the person required to have lean and flexible body. Fat contributes to the bulkiness and rigidness in the body. Therefore the ideal percentage of fat in male athletes is 8 to 14 percent and in female athletes it is 14 to 18 percent.
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Thanks for the answer. Normally, the fat percentage in male athletes is below as compared to the female atheletes. What is the reason behind this?
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Generally fat percentage is about 15 to 25 percent for women and 10 to 20 percent for men. Ideal optimal body fat percentage is 10 to 20 percent for women and 5 to 12 for men.
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All athlets must do a 6 mounths period of fatness where they must gain 10 kg.in order to let the body to regenerate and to be able to do hard trainings that require a lot of energy,and a 6 mounths period of diet,trying to loose those 10 kg.to be in perfect shape for champioships.
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The ideal body fat percentage for athletes can vary depending on several factors, such as sport, gender, age, and position. Generally, elite male athletes tend to have a body fat percentage of around 6-12%, while elite female athletes tend to have a body fat percentage of around 16-22%. However, these ranges can vary greatly, and what's most important for an athlete is to have a body fat percentage that allows them to perform at their best while also maintaining good health.
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There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the individual and the specific goals they are hoping to achieve. However, what is known is that the ideal fat percentage for an athlete is between 20 and 30 percent.
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The ideal fat percentage for an athlete depends on their sport and gender. Generally, male athletes aim for 6-13% body fat, while female athletes aim for 16-20%.
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