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Body Fat Percentage

JennBennett410
JennBennett410 Posts: 229
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So I recently (this morning) took a body fat percentage test
http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/home-body-fat-test-2774-143.html

The results were good: I have 18% body fat, 26.6 pounds of fat and 121.4 lean muscle.
I thought they were good anyways, do you think this is accurate? Is this good?
Anyone have any idea about these types of tests.

I haven't lost any serious weight in about 2 months now, but I feel leaner and more fit then I have in months.
Opinions?

I love this site! I know I would not be succeeding in weight loss and healthy living if it wasn't for the support of all of you! THANKS!

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  • IdleJack
    IdleJack Posts: 16
    Check out this site

    http://www.linear-software.com/online.html

    if you scroll down it has the BF% categories for both women and men
  • foxxybrown
    foxxybrown Posts: 838 Member
    No it's not accurate because just by measurements, you can't tell how much is fat and how much is muscle.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Not accurate at all. the best is to do Hydrostatic Testing. The next best is the caliper test, followed by other methods.
  • IdleJack
    IdleJack Posts: 16
    It may not be 100% accurate but whatever method you use ensure that you recreate the same conditions for each weigh in and use it as a guide line.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    It may not be 100% accurate but whatever method you use ensure that you recreate the same conditions for each weigh in and use it as a guide line.

    Good guideline to gauge improvement in BF%, but in no way will the BF% be correct
  • IdleJack
    IdleJack Posts: 16
    It may not be 100% accurate but whatever method you use ensure that you recreate the same conditions for each weigh in and use it as a guide line.

    Good guideline to gauge improvement in BF%, but in no way will the BF% be correct
    I agree but not everyone has access to hydrostatic testing or a person that is trained to use callipers accurately; it's better than nothing.

    When I was in the military we used to use the tape measurement method and it turned out to be accurate within 3 - 5 percent; when compared to callipers.
  • JennBennett410
    JennBennett410 Posts: 229
    Thanks everyone! I do not have access to such tests and my doctor wants 150$'s to do the test! I just wanted an estimate. I appreciate all your feedback!
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