Big error .....body fat estimation!!!

x_muscle · 09-12-2003, 02:07 AM

hi guys
i just was wondering how do u guys measure your body fat percentage accurately?

im planning to buy a body fat caliper (skinfold) but after doing some research i found its not very accurate way to estimate body fat. error percentage +/-3.5% to 4% .......that means my BF can be 10-6%....that’s a big difference.
it also requires precise and consistent technique; not accurate for very thin or very fat people; only measures fat under the skin; some caliper brands are unreliable; not an accurate estimate of actual % body fat; based on underwater weighing

TheGreatSatan · 09-12-2003, 03:31 AM

http://www.healthchecksystems.com/bodyfatmeasure.htm

**gopro** · 09-12-2003, 08:23 AM

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Originally posted by x_muscle
hi guys
i just was wondering how do u guys measure your body fat percentage accurately?

im planning to buy a body fat caliper (skinfold) but after doing some research i found its not very accurate way to estimate body fat. error percentage +/-3.5% to 4% .......that means my BF can be 10-6%....that’s a big difference.
it also requires precise and consistent technique; not accurate for very thin or very fat people; only measures fat under the skin; some caliper brands are unreliable; not an accurate estimate of actual % body fat; based on underwater weighing

If you get a qualified, experienced fitness professional to take your bodyfat with calipers, it will be extremely accurate!

09-12-2003, 02:07 AM	#1
x_muscle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: california Posts: 76	Big error .....body fat estimation!!! hi guys i just was wondering how do u guys measure your body fat percentage accurately? im planning to buy a body fat caliper (skinfold) but after doing some research i found its not very accurate way to estimate body fat. error percentage +/-3.5% to 4% .......that means my BF can be 10-6%....that’s a big difference. it also requires precise and consistent technique; not accurate for very thin or very fat people; only measures fat under the skin; some caliper brands are unreliable; not an accurate estimate of actual % body fat; based on underwater weighing

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09-12-2003, 03:31 AM	#2
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