Measure Body Fat

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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kumaran_raj Posts: 99 Joined: 2003/11/07	2004/12/09, 09:35 AM Hi, How do I measure body fat accurately? I've tried online 'calculators' but besides caliphers, are any methods reliable? Thanks.

yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/12/09, 09:42 AM Lots of us on this site use www.mybodycomp.com As for reliability, dunno if any one is better than the other... just make sure you are consistent as different methods can give you different numbers.... -------------- 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
Miyu Posts: 118 Joined: 2003/04/15	2004/12/09, 05:05 PM Thanks Tim! I've been looking for a way to measure my body fat. I'm starting a new 8 week program and my scale is giving me differnet percentages EVERY time I try to measure. Arg! Very frustrating... So, thanks again. The site was exactly what I've been looking for.:big_smile:
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/12/09, 05:54 PM You can also use the simplest method, the tape measure. If it measures less each time (around the abdomen) you are losing fat.:big_smile: -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
kumaran_raj Posts: 99 Joined: 2003/11/07	2004/12/10, 08:47 AM But the tape measure is not reliable? You could lose fat elsewhere, right?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/12/10, 01:45 PM so then measure all your areas and keep track, go to mybodycomp.com
	2004/12/11, 12:36 PM Most methods of measuring bodyfat have their drawbacks. Face it the actual number doesn't matter much. The way you feel and look are much more important. Calipers are probably the most accurate method that doesn't involve a lot of bucks or vivisection. They cost about 20 bucks but are only as accurate as the operator. What matters as others have said is pick a method and use it consistantly and you'll get a gage of where you're going. I've used mybodycomp.com for a long time and it will save your measurements from 3 months ago and you will be able to see where you're going. Don't get hung up on the number. If your pants get looser then you're fine. -------------- I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol Charlie