Showdown contenders - batch 2

Jessica: Body fat: 23%
Circumference Measurements:
Arm: 9"12cm
Shoulders: 39"4cm
Chest: 35"5cm
Waist: 27" 4cm
Navel: 30"
Hips/Butt: 36"
Thigh: 19" 14cm
Calf: 14" 6cm
Fitness Challenges:
Push-up:
Pull-up:
Mile Run:







Cynthia: Body fat: 20%
Circumference Measurements:
Arm: 9"13cm
Shoulders: 38"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 27"
Navel: 28" 3cm
Hips/Butt: 34" 12cm
Thigh: 19"
Calf: 13" 8cm
Fitness Challenges:
Push-up: 39
Pull-up:
Mile Run:
















Alex: Body fat:
Circumference Measurements:
Arm: 11"
Shoulders: 48"8cm
Chest: 44"8cm
Waist: 42"5cm
Navel: 44"6cm
Hips/Butt: 44"14cm
Thigh: 24"2cm
Calf: 14"8cm
Fitness Challenges:
Push-up: 21
Pull-up: 0
Mile Run:














Matt: Body fat: 17%
Circumference Measurements:
Arm: 11"15cm
Shoulders: 45"4cm
Chest: 36"8cm
Waist: 30"8cm
Navel: 32"1cm
Hips/Butt: 38"
Thigh: 18"12cm
Calf: 13"
Fitness Challenges:
Push-up: 52
Pull-up: 6
Mile Run: 8:26











Andrea: Body fat: 22%
Circumference Measurements:
Arm: 9"12cm
Shoulders: 40"2cm
Chest: 34"9cm
Waist: 26"12cm
Navel: 27"15cm
Hips/Butt: 38"4cm
Thigh: 20"4cm
Calf: 14"2cm
Fitness Challenges:
Push-up: 42
Pull-up: 1
Mile Run: 10:00






Just a quick note on body fat as I know it migh seem that some of these numbers are high. Ideal body fat for women is anywhere from 20 - 27%. Ideal body fat for men is about 9 - 19%. Now, this measurement also takes into consideration muscle mass vs. fat mass, and you can improve your body composition by increasing your muscle mass. While many of us prefer to stick strictly to cardio, it's very important to perform strength training a few times per week. Strength training does not mean doing biceps curls with 2lb dumbbells; the jug of milk you buy at the store weighs more than that! You need to challenge yourself such that your muscles are fatigued by the end of 12-15 repetitions. I know that women tend to think that if they lift heavier weights that they'll bulk up, but it's simply not true. That takes A LOT of work (and possibly some supplements).