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I have noticed that as I have dropped body fat especially down below 5% I seem to sweat a great deal more during cardio? I currently below 4% and I have had to start bring a towel to keep the mess from bouncing onto other machines. Anyone else notice this?
I'm just the opposite. I went from mid 20's to right at 10 and I sweat alot less. I'm also cold most of the time except when I'm working out.
Sweating more can be an indication of a more effecient body. Don't sweat it (yeah, pun intended).
Diaphoresis can be caused by low blood sugar, which itself can be exacerbated by vary low body fat.
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[QUOTE=jhoov01;636020503]I have noticed that as I have dropped body fat especially down below 5% I seem to sweat a great deal more during cardio? I currently below 4% and I have had to start bring a towel to keep the mess from bouncing onto other machines. Anyone else notice this?[/QUOTE]
Can we see pics of sub5%? Always good to have a visual.
[QUOTE=jhoov01;636020503]I have noticed that as I have dropped body fat especially down below 5% I seem to sweat a great deal more during cardio? I currently below 4% and I have had to start bring a towel to keep the mess from bouncing onto other machines. Anyone else notice this?[/QUOTE]
*sigh*
sorry guy , Im gonna have to go with my standard red skittles for anyone makin less than 5 % bf claims especially when you say your [b]below[/b] 4 , have 4.8 on your bodyspace and the one pic you do have ( while lean ) aint no way close to 4.
on recharge . loadin teh neg cannon waitin for teh go ahead :)
Very subtle callout:
[QUOTE=yakabebe;636178413]Can we see pics of sub5%? Always good to have a visual.[/QUOTE]
Not so subtle callout:
[QUOTE=*STEVE*;636231653]*sigh*
sorry guy , Im gonna have to go with my standard red skittles for anyone makin less than 5 % bf claims especially when you say your [b]below[/b] 4 , have 4.8 on your bodyspace and the one pic you do have ( while lean ) aint no way close to 4.
on recharge . loadin teh neg cannon waitin for teh go ahead :)[/QUOTE]
-=FLEX=-
brb, checking with bje
OP even though your AVI shows someone who does take his training seriously, I think that whoever took your BF measurements might have not been accurate. Keeping your BF down to 4% for any continual period of time is extremely difficult to do. Folks that compete professionally will tell you the type of time needed in the gym and tracking your diet to maintain this is insane. I don't really know you so I can't say what type of dedication you have. But here are examples of different BF percentages for men.....
[IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/SPicior/BF1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/SPicior/bf2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/SPicior/bf3.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/SPicior/Bf4.jpg[/IMG]
As you can see even though you do look lean not quite the 4% you are stating. I would definitely have it rechecked. Good Luck!
[QUOTE=fitmom43;636434913]
As you can see even though you do look lean not quite the 4% you are stating. I would definitely have it rechecked. Good Luck![/QUOTE]
cant +rep for 4hours but that helped a lot. will do later
Lean? Without question.
4%? How about NO, Scott!
Gotta admit I was asking for visual "proof" - not so much doubting your assessment but knowing how hard it is to get to those low %'s...often people overestimate their fat loss.
From your other thread you say "Thanks for the responses. DB2012 - My plan was to stick to the diet above with the exception of reducing my carbs again around 5 days out. 2-3 gallons a day? Wow, I had no idea I needed to drink that much. I will try that immediately. The picture in my profile is what I look like right now. Also, I had planned on having a big steak and fully loaded baked potato the night before to fill out. As for pictures, I am trying to get something loaded tonight but the pic in my profile is very close. I might be a little leaner. I like your strategy DB. I think I am going to try that. I am also going to take pictures again the night before and then decide if I am going to compete. I don't want to have a bad experience my first time out. "
The pic of you is no way sub 5%.
You look great I might add and in the end b/f is only a #....its how you actually look.....some like to brag on the %'s but a reality check usually straightens em out.
[QUOTE=godsamurai;636435673]cant +rep for 4hours but that helped a lot. will do later[/QUOTE]
No worries, it's all good. Sometimes people do better with visuals. It's very difficult figuring out BF. I mean you can be thin lean and still hold high BF %. I am what you would consider a skinny fat. I wear a size 4 jeans but my BF% is very high. I struggle with diet which is my downfall. But working on rectifying that :D
[QUOTE=fitmom43;636436773]No worries, it's all good. Sometimes people do better with visuals. It's very difficult figuring out BF. I mean you can be thin lean and still hold high BF %. I am what you would consider a skinny fat. I wear a size 4 jeans but my BF% is very high. I struggle with diet which is my downfall. But working on rectifying that :D[/QUOTE]
hmm. if you don't like being skinny maybe you don't want to burn those fat. I used to be skinny so I can kinda understand.
OP...Not sure how you're having yours tested, but if it's with a quality set of calipers (as well as a quality tester), if you are around the bodyfat you claim to be (which you aren't, no offense) each of your skinfolds in all the sites (bicep, tricep, ab, chest, thigh, suprailiac, subscap, etc) should be 3-4 mm. or less. Hard to tell based on your pic, but I'm guessing that you will be over the above guideline in at least three of the above sites.
In any event, impressive physique and keep up the good work!
[QUOTE=godsamurai;636437683]hmm. if you don't like being skinny maybe you don't want to burn those fat. I used to be skinny so I can kinda understand.[/QUOTE]
LOL no I want to see how lean I can get, but at the same time build muscle mass. Yes a lot of peoples quest on here. I don't mind being skinny trust me, I used to be HUGE!!!
[QUOTE=jhoov01;636020503]I have noticed that as I have dropped body fat especially down below 5% I seem to sweat a great deal more during cardio? I currently below 4% and I have had to start bring a towel to keep the mess from bouncing onto other machines. Anyone else notice this?[/QUOTE]
Is the AV a pic of you now? If so you are not 4% BF not even close. So until you post a pic I will have to call BS on your 4% BF. Post a pic and shut me the f'ck up, till then you are just BSing.
[QUOTE=bodyhard;636460853]Is the AV a pic of you now? If so you are not 4% BF not even close. So until you post a pic I will have to call BS on your 4% BF. Post a pic and shut me the f'ck up, till then you are just BSing.[/QUOTE]
LMAO!!! You have such a poetic way with words BH ;) :D
Six months ago he said that he would "try" to post pics.....
[url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=537800941&postcount=5[/url]
Still no sign of those ones.
<<<<< Holding breath.
[QUOTE=fitmom43;636465243]LMAO!!! You have such a poetic way with words BH ;) :D[/QUOTE]
I am not trying to diss the guy in anyway he has an excellent build (if that is him in the AV) but if he were 4% he would be ripped to f'cking shreds.
[QUOTE=bodyhard;636468483]I am not trying to diss the guy in anyway he has an excellent build (if that is him in the AV) but if he were 4% he would be ripped to f'cking shreds.[/QUOTE]
I know I was teasing you :D I posted examples of what different BF% would look like a few posts earlier on here. If that is him in the AVI he's at the 12% BF mark. Not 4%. But then again what do I know I'm a noob :p
[QUOTE=ntrllftr;636467563]Six months ago he said that he would "try" to post pics.....
[url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=537800941&postcount=5[/url]
Still no sign of those ones.
<<<<< Holding breath.[/QUOTE]
F'ck I guess we'll be waiting for hell to freeze over then!
[QUOTE=fitmom43;636468923]I know I was teasing you :D I posted examples of what different BF% would look like a few posts earlier on here. If that is him in the AVI he's at the 12% BF mark. Not 4%. But then again what do I know I'm a noob :p[/QUOTE]
Looking at his AV I could see him at a single digit, but more like 8%.
Lord, people. Does it really matter? Others have educated the guy before that he's not 4%. Sara posted some very informative pictures. Let's leave it at that. I get women who send me pics every friggin week asking me what their bf% is. They all think that they're 17%. :rolleyes: Hell, I don't even think I'm at 17%. It's just a number and the handheld readers, calipers, and bf scales will give a relatively lean person an exaggerated low number. It boosts their ego and that's the number they want to go with. Let the guy have his small bit of glory.
[QUOTE=Simpy;636476423]Lord, people. Does it really matter? Others have educated the guy before that he's not 4%. Sara posted some very informative pictures. Let's leave it at that. I get women who send me pics every friggin week asking me what their bf% is. They all think that they're 17%. :rolleyes: Hell, I don't even think I'm at 17%. It's just a number and the handheld readers, calipers, and bf scales will give a relatively lean person an exaggerated low number. It boosts their ego and that's the number they want to go with. Let the guy have his small bit of glory.[/QUOTE]
You mean I am NOT at 13% BF :mad: THAT'S IT I'm going to go jump off the Brooklyn Bridge!!!!!
:p
:D
[QUOTE=fitmom43;636482383]You mean I am NOT at 13% BF :mad: THAT'S IT I'm going to go jump off the Brooklyn Bridge!!!!!
:p
:D[/QUOTE]
lol. Tell me how the water feels. If it's as cold as the creek I dunked in on Christmas I'll be right there with you. That dunk in the water boosted my metabolism for days!
[QUOTE=Simpy;636483093]lol. Tell me how the water feels. If it's as cold as the creek I dunked in on Christmas I'll be right there with you. That dunk in the water boosted my metabolism for days![/QUOTE]
LMAO!!! The water will probably be freezing. I'm not worried so much of the cold water I hear the leap is what kills ya :p
[QUOTE=Simpy;636483093]lol. Tell me how the water feels. If it's as cold as the creek I dunked in on Christmas I'll be right there with you. That dunk in the water boosted my metabolism for days![/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=fitmom43;636483783]LMAO!!! The water will probably be freezing. I'm not worried so much of the cold water I hear the leap is what kills ya :p[/QUOTE]
[img]http://redriverpak.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/george_costanza020.jpg?w=410&h=308[/img]
I have always been able to "sweat in a snowstorm", although as my fitness improved it has gone down a bit. Mainly it takes longer to work up a sweat. I don't feel like I've had a good workout if I'm not drenched afterwards.