About this episode
This episode discusses body composition and performance metrics for elite athletes across various sports.
Send us Fan Mail Body fat % — Elite athlete reference ranges Men Bodybuilder on-stage ~4%Elite marathon runner 6–9%Pro road cyclist 6–10%Elite 100m sprinter 7–10%Elite XC skier ~11%Elite CrossFit men 11.8% ±2.4Elite triathlete men 11.9%Elite Olympic weightlifter ~12-13%‡ Bodybuilder off-season ~13%Elite powerlifter (lightweight) 12–16%Women Bodybuilder on-stage ~10%Elite marathon runner 12–16%Pro road cyclist 12–16%Elite 100m sprinter 12–16%Elite XC skier ~14.2%Elite CrossFit women 15.5%...
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Host: Paul Weber
Topics covered
- body composition
- athletic performance
- body fat percentage
- elite athletes
- fitness
Keywords
- body composition
- performance
- body fat percentage
- elite athletes
- fitness
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