How to calculate body fat percentage for girls

Most women want to have a perfect body like a star. If our body is too fat, it will cause many diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high blood lipids. If a pregnant woman is too fat, it will cause many pregnancy complications and cause the risk of premature birth or dystocia. But if we want to lose weight, we must use scientific methods to lose weight. How to calculate the body fat percentage of women?

The formula for calculating body fat percentage for adult women is:

Parameter a = waist circumference (cm) × 0.74

Parameter b = body weight (kg) × 0.082 + 34.89

Body fat weight (kg) = a - b

Body fat percentage = (total body fat weight ÷ body weight) × 100%

The dangers of too high body fat percentage

1. Pathological increase

Cerebral hemorrhage, myocardial infarction, hypertension, kidney disease, diabetes, deformed arthritis, gout, fatty liver, cholecystitis, menstrual abnormalities, pregnancy complications, dystocia, risks during surgical operations (hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy and dystocia), etc.

2. Pathological decrease

Too low a body fat percentage can cause functional disorders. If the body fat percentage is too low, athletes' athletic performance will decline, and female athletes will suffer from amenorrhea.

The normal range of body fat percentage for adults is 20% to 25% for women and 15% to 18% for men. If the body fat percentage is too high and the weight exceeds the normal value by more than 20%, it can be considered obesity. An athlete's body fat percentage may vary depending on the sport. Generally, it is 7% to 15% for male athletes and 12% to 25% for female athletes.

How do women measure their body fat content?

10%~12%, the back muscles are exposed and the abdominal muscles are clearly divided. This standard is enough for participating in women's bodybuilding competitions.

15%~17%, the back muscles are exposed, the abdominal muscles are not very obvious, and the body fat is not loose. As an amateur fitness enthusiast, it is good to have this kind of figure. If you train more, you will have big muscles. I believe many girls do not want to have big muscles.

20%~22%, the body fat is basically not loose, there are no large muscle groups, and the abdominal muscles begin to show. If you can meet this standard, it means that you have a great body and are not the kind of subhealthy thin because you also have muscles. These muscles can protect you at critical moments, making you more confident and energetic.

25%, the body fat is slightly loose, the abdomen is slightly protruding, and the abdominal muscles are completely covered by fat. This is a normal condition. If you want to have a better figure, it is recommended that you do some exercise and pay attention to your diet.

30%, the waist circumference is usually 81~85 cm. The one in the picture seems not standard, you can confirm it by measuring your own waist circumference. This status means that you are a little fat, but you still look in good shape. Don't get fatter.

35%, waist circumference is usually 86~91 cm. At this point you really should lose weight, because you will have to choose a larger size for your clothes.

40%, waist circumference is usually 96~100 cm. At this time, many people may call you fat. No matter what clothes you wear, you have no shape. Extra-large clothes just fit you perfectly. Lose weight, girls, because this state will also affect your health.

45%. At this time, your abdominal fat is seriously accumulated, you cannot do strenuous exercise, and you will easily become out of breath. This must have a lot to do with your eating habits, which can easily lead to a vicious cycle and make you fatter and fatter, so your top priority is to make up your mind to lose weight, strictly control your diet, exercise like crazy to lose fat, persevere, and believe that you can lose weight successfully.

50% and above, you are already a heavyweight. If you don’t lose weight, your life and work will cause you trouble. Don't feel inferior. Instead, you should be optimistic at this time and know that you must lose weight, no matter how much hardship you have to endure, because obesity may lead to various diseases when you are older. So for yourself and your family, lose weight.