Body Fat
This chart provides a guideline for interpreting your body fat % readings. Everyone needs a certain amount of body fat to maintain optimum health. The chart above shows what is considered “healthy” for men and women of different age groups and is meant to be a guide to help you understand your body fat and to set healthy body fat goals. The chart is based on information from the National Institute of Health (NIH) and American College of Sports Medicine. To determine a body fat goal that's right for you, consult a health and fitness or medical professional then track your progress with the BodySpex fitness tracking system.

Where does your body fat percentage place you? If you are in the orange or red zones of this body fat chart, it's recommended that you take measures to reduce your body fat. The best way to begin is to speak to a personal trainer at your gym to develop a personalized exercise program that will help you achieve proper fitness. Another option is to consider online personal training, which could involve personalized workouts you can download right onto your iPod or personalized workouts sent to you vial email. You can also easily explore dieting options including online diet programs, diet delivery services here at BodySpex.com.

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