How find my Body Fat %

[bubbles89]

I was just wondering if there was another way to find my body fat %. I don't have calipers and I just want a rough idea of how much fat is actually on my body. Is there any other way of doing it?

 

[NickyK]

No problem, just post a full length pic and I'll be able to give you an accurate answer. Damn, did I say that out loud. Have to stop doing that:11doh:

 

[bubbles89]

haha there's already one on site ha ha ha

 

[firefreak]

Just buy some calipers and do the 9 pinch method. You can find that HERE.

Calipers are not all that expensive...mine were $25 US.

 

[malkore]

haha there's already one on site ha ha ha

Found it!!!!!

http://training.fitness.com/photo-gallery/my-progress-stage-1-a-36575.html


skin fold calipers are best. the 'electric impedience' devices like Tanita scales just aren't that accurate or consistent.
They are ok for tracking trends in your body fat loss, provided you are always well hydrated and test it the same time of day (usually after 6pm).

 

[NickyK]

Found it!!!!!

http://training.fitness.com/photo-gallery/my-progress-stage-1-a-36575.html


skin fold calipers are best. the 'electric impedience' devices like Tanita scales just aren't that accurate or consistent.
They are ok for tracking trends in your body fat loss, provided you are always well hydrated and test it the same time of day (usually after 6pm).

And very nice it is too!!

 

[tjl]

Most methods have some amount of error in an absolute sense, but consistent use can detect trends over time.

 

[RYK13]

Hey, i was using this method last year in my training,



i do not know how effective it is, there seems to be more information required for females than males though

Also Good to see a fellow QLDer on this site