Just had my Body Fat % measured....have you done it?

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  • DizzieLittleLifter
    DizzieLittleLifter Posts: 1,020 Member
    I'm assuming they gym did the bf% test w/calipers? The only "true" way i've heard of is a displacement test..however..we don't have a facility w/that equipment in town. Most people grossly underestimate their bf%...22% is just fine IMO (and according to the charts) especially if you're consistently working out/working on reducing bf% slowly. Fitness is a marathon, not a sprint! :)

    Love this! Fitness is an ongoing goal. When I first had mine tested I was disappointed also, but then I realized that I needed to get my head out of my *kitten* and appreciate the accomplishment I had made, and continue onward toward my goal. I'm striving to lower my BF% to 17% ; it's a slow process if done correctly. Just a note about the online calculators, they are almost always wrong especially if you are on the more fit side of the spectrum. Many people preform the caliper test incorrectly ; you should use the results as a marker and congratulate yourself on your success! :smile:
  • BR1986FB
    BR1986FB Posts: 1,515 Member
    Have had it done by a BodPod and an Omron hand held within 2 minutes of each other. Exact same reading to the .10.
  • RichGebs
    RichGebs Posts: 345
    Mine is 6.8% :-) first time I measured was when I was 14 and it was 10% then I measured when I was 16 and I was 22% and now I'm beyond like no fat lol
  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
    Sweet, there's a BodPod near me. I have been looking for an accurate testing facility! Thanks to those who mentioned air displacement method.
  • kgagnon7779
    kgagnon7779 Posts: 216
    If you're going to have children, don't go much lower than that.

    Missed this one. Been there, done that. 2 times.
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