What is ideally the best % of fat to have on the body? For a male? For a female?
Ashley Imel
To be healthy and have sexy body lines, a male should be under 10 percent body fat and a woman should be around 17 percent.
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Douglas Zimmerman is board certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. His certifications were attained through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and he is certified in Sport’s Hypnosis through The National Exercise & Sports Trainer Association. Additionally Douglas is certified through Apex, the leader in nutritional academia. He currently is a Big Brother in the Big Brother, Big Sister foundation. Douglas is also active in charitable events including; raising money for the homeless, UPARC fundraisers, and green events. Read More »
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