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body fat % whats the best measure

catsneck Posts: 38 Joined: 2003/06/15	2004/09/27, 01:25 PM Ive seen 2 types the omron hand held,and the bathroom scales type,i just want something thats accurate any recommendations,cheers
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/09/27, 01:26 PM Everything will be different... calipers are probably the best, but, whatever method you choose, stick with it for consistence.... try www.mybodycomp.com -------------- t I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/09/27, 01:32 PM use the average of 2 or 3 if possible. bathrrom kinds can be inaccurate, cause they are measuring the conductivity of your body. Water conducts electricty, muscle holds more water by volume than does, fat. However if you have a full bladder, or just drink 3 glasses of water, it will think thats "muscle" So don't get discourged. I fyou have loose skin, calipers can be off as well. measurements are and can be off for Higher than normal bone structure. -------------- if you want sympathy......from me...in a dictionary look between symphony and syphillis.......there you'll find it!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/09/27, 06:04 PM Stick to the same method. I use a Tanita, for the last 3 years and it work's. Like Anrew said, make sure the bladder is empty, and always do it at night. For any type of bf% measurement, measure yourself for 7 days and then take the average. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/09/28, 05:33 AM I bought a hand held omron, and I wish I hadn't bothered. The figure varies wildly (up to 4%) depending on how tightly I grip the thing, whether I've done a heavy legs split (BF% always goes up after this), how much cardio I've done, what phase the moon's in etc. I can basically get an estimate of what my body water is doing, but little else. I would stick to a tape measure and mybodycomp.com personally.
catsneck Posts: 38 Joined: 2003/06/15	2004/09/28, 05:11 PM thanks for your replies everyone,for now Ill start with the tape measure and check mybodycomp cheers princess.