Can I float
Question
Hello,
I am very sad to have to ask you this question. My girlfriend and I got into an argument about whether or not I can float. I could float when I was younger, so I know how to, but I just can't now. I work out a lot but don't eat much and my percent body fat is between 3 and 5, closer to 3.6%. Could you please let her in on how much denser I am because of this....and that I just may not be able to float? But mayble I'm wrong...Thanks EG--
Answer
Erik--
Don't be sad,you are correct. The reason that people float ia their body fat composition. People with a low body fat comp. will not be able to float as easily as people with a higher comp. Women tend to float easier because even a physically fit woman has a normal body fat percentage between 14 to 19%. This is normal. A normal healthy male only has between 8 and 12% body fat. The more muscular you are the less subcutaneous(under the skin) fat you have.
I hope this answers your question.
George
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