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Goose · 20-07-2005, 03:47 PM

How can I work out my bf %? or is it more of a guessing thing?

Jock · 20-07-2005, 05:01 PM

You will need it measured with calipers or hydrostatic (underwater) test. Don't bother with internet calculations mate they are nearly always way off.

I have these ones: http://www.creatinestore.co.uk/produ...d_Calipers.asp

they are pretty accurate but I wouldn't pay 20 quid for a pair.

Jock

Lauren · 20-07-2005, 05:11 PM

Agree with Jock on this one, you need to purchase some decent calipurs, if not then your local gym should have them there and they can give you a reading.

As Jock says the internet sites where you punch your height and weight in are a load of rubbish and are so inaccurate! Dont waste your time on them.

Goose · 20-07-2005, 05:11 PM

Cheers Mate, something else to add on to the shopping list!!

Timmy Smooth · 20-07-2005, 08:04 PM

Can you see defined abs?

Yes = sub-10%BF
No = over 10% BF.

I wouldn't get too hung up on specific figures unless you need to dovumant it. After all, the best judge is simply to look at yourself in a mirror and you'll instanly be able to gauge how far off your target you are. In bodybuilding comps, the guys don't have tags on their g-strings saying "Name: PSCarb. Bodyfat%: 3.4" etc. etc.

Lauren · 21-07-2005, 11:34 AM

But you have to remember when your looking at yourself in the mirror everyday, you seem to miss the fact you are changing your physique.

Better off taking measurements and BF% and keeping a diary of the records to track of.

skar · 22-07-2005, 07:12 PM

On a side note to this thread... how fast does BF come down. Are we looking at 1-2% a month or more? Less even??

I know diet, exercise and genetics. But I'm just looking for a rough average, if there is one.

Oh and I picked up some calipers from eBay for under £8. That included P&P.

20-07-2005, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Goose Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 9	Body Fat How can I work out my bf %? or is it more of a guessing thing?

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skar Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6	On a side note to this thread... how fast does BF come down. Are we looking at 1-2% a month or more? Less even?? I know diet, exercise and genetics. But I'm just looking for a rough average, if there is one. Oh and I picked up some calipers from eBay for under £8. That included P&P. Last edited by skar; 22-07-2005 at 07:50 PM.

20-07-2005, 05:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jock LEAGUE LEGEND! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK Posts: 3,082	You will need it measured with calipers or hydrostatic (underwater) test. Don't bother with internet calculations mate they are nearly always way off. I have these ones: http://www.creatinestore.co.uk/produ...d_Calipers.asp they are pretty accurate but I wouldn't pay 20 quid for a pair. Jock

20-07-2005, 05:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lauren The Lady Of The Manor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire, UK Posts: 2,291	Agree with Jock on this one, you need to purchase some decent calipurs, if not then your local gym should have them there and they can give you a reading. As Jock says the internet sites where you punch your height and weight in are a load of rubbish and are so inaccurate! Dont waste your time on them.

20-07-2005, 05:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Goose Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 9	Cheers Mate, something else to add on to the shopping list!!

20-07-2005, 08:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Timmy Smooth Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Camden, London, via Cardiff. Posts: 2,794	Can you see defined abs? Yes = sub-10%BF No = over 10% BF. I wouldn't get too hung up on specific figures unless you need to dovumant it. After all, the best judge is simply to look at yourself in a mirror and you'll instanly be able to gauge how far off your target you are. In bodybuilding comps, the guys don't have tags on their g-strings saying "Name: PSCarb. Bodyfat%: 3.4" etc. etc.

21-07-2005, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lauren The Lady Of The Manor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire, UK Posts: 2,291	But you have to remember when your looking at yourself in the mirror everyday, you seem to miss the fact you are changing your physique. Better off taking measurements and BF% and keeping a diary of the records to track of.