Body Fat Percentage Charts: Male & Female Visual Comparison

Use these easy side-by-side charts to visually estimate your body fat range - no calipers, scans, or guesswork needed.

These images are a practical tool to give you a rough idea of where you currently sit, based on your gender and body type.

Why Body Fat Percentage Matters (Especially Over 40)

As we get older, muscle mass tends to drop and body fat tends to creep up - especially if you're juggling work, family, or injuries and haven’t been training consistently.

Unlike BMI (which only looks at weight and height), body fat percentage gives a better picture of your overall health and fitness.

At Get Me Fitter in Addington, Christchurch, we use this as one of our tools in our fitness assessments - helping our clients (mostly 40+) set realistic, personal goals.

How to Use These Charts

Step 1: Look at the gender-specific images below
Step 2: Pick the photo that most closely matches your current appearance
Step 3: Scroll down to check the ideal body fat ranges (Jackson-Pollock standards)

Remember, this is just a visual estimate. If you want a more accurate measurement, we offer body composition and movement assessments at our gym. Book a session [here]

Female Body Fat Percentage Chart

Healthy body fat range for most women (40+) is 20–30%, depending on goals and health status.

Male Body Fat Percentage Chart

For most men over 40, a healthy body fat range sits between 15–25%, depending on activity and muscle mass

Want Help Reducing Body Fat Safely?

Whether you're just getting started or frustrated with slow progress, we help busy Christchurch locals over 40 get leaner, stronger, and healthier — without extreme diets or punishing workouts.

• Semi-private training (affordable and personalised)

• Nutrition support (practical and flexible)

• Body composition scans (optional add-on)

• Expert coaching, not guesswork

[Book a free discovery session] to find out your current starting point and the most effective next step.