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Body Fat

erin4ever1990 Posts: 266 Joined: 2001/06/25	2001/08/09, 02:12 AM Which is the most accurate way to check body fat?

Anheetto Posts: 9 Joined: 2001/09/08	2001/08/09, 06:12 AM I've read some articles about that, and it seems that the most common answer is that there is no absolutely accurate way to check it. I've used an electronic gadget, which measures electronic resistance in your body or something like that. I think the most important thing is to see the changes in your body fat level, not the body fat percentage itself. I think you'll get the most accurate measurement by seeing a doctor or physician who is specialised in sports
the_w8lifter Posts: 138 Joined: 2001/08/03	2001/08/09, 08:58 AM Hydrostatic, or sometimes called Hydrodensitometry, is generally regarded as the most accurate method of determining body composition. This involves serveral steps while you are in a tank of water. Some nice gyms offer this service. You will commonly find that most gyms or doctors use the skinfold test. This is a good test as well, it just has a larger margin of error. The home versions probably don't work that great.
EODTEXAN Posts: 7 Joined: 2001/08/07	2001/08/10, 09:15 PM I agree with the_w8lifter, and you might want to check around to different hospitals and universities to see if they offer this sort of testing. The university in which I attend offers this because of the fitness majors at the school we test as many people as we can. Aome sport med clinics are even doing the ultasound version to see exactly were the majority of your fat is being stored. good luck
erin4ever1990 Posts: 266 Joined: 2001/06/25	2001/08/10, 10:02 PM Wow, that is interesting, I will have to check it out. Although, I do know where all my body fat is (lol). I never thought about about it thanks for the advice.