Body Fat Calipers

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blakedebo
blakedebo Posts: 130 Member
edited January 18 in Health and Weight Loss
I am looking to purchase a body fat caliper for myself and was looking for some suggestions. What brand can you recommend?
I know some people say they aren't accurate, but this is more for myself and to track progress.
Any other tips or info are welcome, thanks!

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  • tomcornhole
    tomcornhole Posts: 1,084 Member
    This is a great set of tools for tracking measurements:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VAPHXW/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    If the link doesn't work, google

    AccuMeasure MyoTape MT05 and AM-3000 Fitness 3000 Personal Body Fat Tester Kit

    The tape measure is fantastic. The calipers are nice. The price is right.

    Tom
  • blakedebo
    blakedebo Posts: 130 Member
    thanks! I was actually just looking at that set on amazon!
  • Brad805
    Brad805 Posts: 289 Member
    BF calipers work best once you get down to certain levels. If you are confident in your nutrition plan and gym efforts I would simply track the measurements and keep looking in the mirror. I tried using mine early on and all I got was ridiculously low numbers that I knew were incorrect. Calipers are also not a great indicator for visceral fat (the hidden part around the organs). I know we all like tracking progress, but be confident in what you are doing and enjoy the journey. All will be good.
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