156 Body Composition and Performance

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%...