Conditioning and bodyfat?

[Big_Nims]

I read somewhere that the more highly conditioned an athlete is, the lower their bodyfat will be, anyone know if this theory holds water?

 

[sk*]

Depends what sport ...

-sk

 

[Cuthbert]

I've seen some pretty large men, also pretty fat, who were in VERY good shape.

 

[Big_Nims]

I dont think that the term fat and in good shape, even go in the same sentence. When I speak of well conditioned, I'm speaking of cardiovascular conditioning.

 

[ffknight84]

i was the 3rd biggest guy on the line ( hey i was a TE ) @ 225 and was the fastest in both short and long distance, i ran 10 minute mile and a halfs ( 6 laps - 1:40 a lap ). I wasnt riped either i had a nice layer on me.

edit: no racial slurs inteded

 

[Thaibox]

i was the 3rd niggest guy on the line

Is that a racial slur?

IMO
The idea that bodyfat levels are indicative of conditioning is crap. Its based on ignorance of athleticism.

 

[Zander1983]

Since VO2 max is expressed in terms of body weight, a decrease in weight that is the result of fat loss can result in a significant increase in VO2 max. However, an accompanying loss of any of the muscles used in the given aerobic activity can counteract this increase.

Basically, a low body fat percentage is very important if you're an aerobic athlete.

 

[Big_Nims]

Bro,
not being funny, 225 is not big, and a 10 minute mile is pretty slow for someone who is 225. Bodyfat levels are a pretty good indicater of good aerobic conditioning. Just look at any marathon runner, or wrestler, or sprinter for that matter. Though they may not be hugely muscled beasts, they all have low bodyfat percentages, and high levels of aerobic conditioning. I'm not saying that this is always true, as there are people who walk around at 7% all year, eat like crap and couldnt run a sprint if they had to, but for the majority of us, it's a pretty good indicator.
I personally, have never seen a very large man, with a high percetage of bodyfat who is in good shape.

 

[vinylgroover]

It depends on the sport.

If you're invoved in sumo wrestling, then obviously the fat slobs in that are conditioned well for that particular sport.

If you're talking about conditioning in relation to cardiovascular fitness, then you are right.

 

[ffknight84]

Bro,
not being funny, 225 is not big, and a 10 minute mile is pretty slow for someone who is 225. Bodyfat levels are a pretty good indicater of good aerobic conditioning. Just look at any marathon runner, or wrestler, or sprinter for that matter. Though they may not be hugely muscled beasts, they all have low bodyfat percentages, and high levels of aerobic conditioning. I'm not saying that this is always true, as there are people who walk around at 7% all year, eat like crap and couldnt run a sprint if they had to, but for the majority of us, it's a pretty good indicator.
I personally, have never seen a very large man, with a high percetage of bodyfat who is in good shape.

when ur 17 years old it is, and your strength hasnt caught up to your body. This is not something i trained everday either.

thaibox, that was a typo

gonna edit it now

 

[Big_Nims]

LOL, your right bro. I was 275 coming out of high school the year you were born. That summer I had to run a sub 8 minute mile during summer drills for college. I'm not saying that a big man can't be highly conditioned, but not a big fat man.