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General Fitness & Exercise

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Meassuring B/F

Jake13 Posts: 27 Joined: 2003/01/28	2003/02/13, 06:28 PM Whats the best and most accurate way to meassure Body Fat??? I'm kind interested to kno what % I am. I have Veins popping out of me everywhere (kind discussting) but I'll deal with it. I was told there are "New" digital scales on the market but have been proven not to be very accurate....of by like 5-7%. Any Ideas?? Jake

London Posts: 176 Joined: 2003/01/10	2003/02/13, 08:34 PM I've heard calipers are the best way. They do have small hand held electronic ones on the market (which I have), but I have also heard those can be off.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/02/13, 09:26 PM I use the Tanita electronic scale, may not be accurate but it is a reference. The only truth is your clothing. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/02/13, 10:24 PM We use a Tanita as well, but you can do some searches on here to find out more about this topic. Good luck! -------------- Bettia.... When you feel like giving up, take it to the limit one more time!! You will SUCEED :-)