Body Fat- Abs

Mornin folks,


Just went to the gym for the first time last night (too costly previously) with the intention of getting fitter and increasing muscle size like pretty much every dude my age (18, that is). Anyway, i was beng measured (heart rate, height, weight) and found out my body fat was 5%. I was kind of shocked at this because i had previously thought 10-15% was considered athletic. Although the guy reassured me by saying that he himself was 7%, he did mention something about if i missed a meal, catabolism might occur. Which is quite concerning.

Also, if my body fat is that low, surely my abs will be visible? Alas, they are not. I will probably ask the gym instructor tommorrow but does that mean i need to do more cardio to make my abs visible or more crunches( and other ab exercises) to define them?

5% bodyfat? Pictures to prove it

How would a body picture help? To prove that i am 5% bodyfat?

well the guy measured my height (5"10) and my weight (9.5 stone) and then he got this sort of game controller pad for me to hold which gave me the reading.

Yeh, my friend was 3% and he was anorexic.

I am honestly 5% body fat (there's no reason why i would lie) and the guy has written it down so i definitely did not mishear him.

If you really want a photo i'll try and upload one with photobucket but my bkluetooth is playing up at the mo.

wow, last time i measured mine i was 15% (last year) and i was told that is very good! i go to the gym 3 times a week for 3 years now ! then again u r only like 9.5 stone.