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craigybabes · 13-03-2006, 11:29 PM

can anyone tell of some metods of determining my bodyfat percentage as im now going to start documenting my progress throughout the year and it will also help me with my progress/diet cheers

**Pscarb** · 13-03-2006, 11:32 PM

get your self some Accu measure calipers i am sure you can get them on the net.
i use these to track my BF%

craigybabes · 13-03-2006, 11:38 PM

many thanx paul can you give me an average off season measurment if there is one ?

John · 14-03-2006, 09:13 AM

i honestly think that taking pics every 3 to 6 months will be far better for you to judge your progress.

Calipers are a decent guage but how many of us are brutally honest with ourselves ? Plus unless you enlist the help of others your only gonna be able to guage 1 or 2 areas at the most, buy your calipers if you want but for me, id use a camera and a mirror or a very honest friend.

craigybabes · 14-03-2006, 06:12 PM

many thanks john for your reply i think ill try the callipers and cammera and mirror that will give me an overall better result cheers mate

bwl · 15-03-2006, 09:33 PM

not good but last time i had mine done it was..............32%!

Tatyana · 18-03-2006, 12:46 AM

http://www.smartbodyz.com/AccuMeasureText.htm

http://www.accumeasurefitness.com/products/

They are a one site measurement and have been found to be quite accurate, the cheap plastic ones! Seriously!

It is a fantastic feeling when you get too low BF for these calipers!

Respect

T

13-03-2006, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
craigybabes Gym Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: teeside Posts: 222	body fat content can anyone tell of some metods of determining my bodyfat percentage as im now going to start documenting my progress throughout the year and it will also help me with my progress/diet cheers

14-03-2006, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
John EFBB Winner Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,244	mate although i bought calipers myself i honestly think that taking pics every 3 to 6 months will be far better for you to judge your progress. Calipers are a decent guage but how many of us are brutally honest with ourselves ? Plus unless you enlist the help of others your only gonna be able to guage 1 or 2 areas at the most, buy your calipers if you want but for me, id use a camera and a mirror or a very honest friend.

14-03-2006, 06:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
craigybabes Gym Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: teeside Posts: 222	calipers many thanks john for your reply i think ill try the callipers and cammera and mirror that will give me an overall better result cheers mate

18-03-2006, 12:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tatyana My name is EARL Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On my bloody bike doing cardio Posts: 3,477	A few links http://www.smartbodyz.com/AccuMeasureText.htm http://www.accumeasurefitness.com/products/ They are a one site measurement and have been found to be quite accurate, the cheap plastic ones! Seriously! It is a fantastic feeling when you get too low BF for these calipers! Respect T

13-03-2006, 11:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pscarb UK-Muscle Moderator and NABBA Champion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,963	get your self some Accu measure calipers i am sure you can get them on the net. i use these to track my BF%

13-03-2006, 11:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
craigybabes Gym Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: teeside Posts: 222	many thanx paul can you give me an average off season measurment if there is one ?

15-03-2006, 09:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
bwl Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: south wales Posts: 42	not good but last time i had mine done it was..............32%!