Get the inside track on optimizing body composition from leading sports nutrition expert Pratik Patel. With over 20 years studying nutrition, fitness and recovery, Pratik shares little-known tactics for accurately measuring body fat percentage. Learn the pros and cons of methods like DEXA scans, calipers, and bioelectrical impedance. Pratik also reveals ideal body fat percentage ranges that support health and performance without going to extremes.

Expect to discover:

The best at-home tools for tracking meaningful fat loss trends
Biggest mistakes that skew body composition results
Ideal body fat % ranges for men and women
Whether six-packs and cover model looks are realistic or sustainable
How to embrace your natural body type for lifelong wellness

Drawing on his experience directing performance nutrition for the NY Giants and consulting with pro teams, startups and VCs, Pratik cuts through the hype with science-backed wisdom. Tune in now to master healthy, aesthetic and high-performing body composition goals.

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Quotable moments:

"As a male, you can look really good, really lean, really strong in around 12 to 15% body fat." - Pratik Patel

"I think people have a skewed view on what they should look like." - Pratik Patel

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The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

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