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body fat %

gingerfoxxx
gingerfoxxx Posts: 267 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Is there a way to check my body fat without having to buy expensive scales or join a gym? I would be surprised if mine was overly high or low, but i would really like to know what it is, and use it as a fitness gauge...How does everyone know their BF%?

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  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    You don't have to join a gym to find a personal trainer to find out your bf%. The online estimations are *kitten*.
  • dxing
    dxing Posts: 115 Member
    Bodyfat calipers = $5

    or go to see your doctor for a physical
  • gingerfoxxx
    gingerfoxxx Posts: 267 Member
    Bodyfat calipers = $5

    or go to see your doctor for a physical

    $5? Now we're talkin! I think i might purchase some.
  • Mdbondurant
    Mdbondurant Posts: 104
    http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/

    Try this. Takes body measurements to determine. Also has alot of interesting information.

    see that and other helpful links on my blog http://my120daydiet.wordpress.com

    GOOD LUCK!!!
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    You can buy calipers at GNC or a similar store for like $14 or so. They come with a chart you can use or there are calculators on line where you plug in the caliper measurements. There are also some much less accurate ways like entering your waist and neck measurements and weight into an online calculator and it'll give you an approximation.

    There is also a thing called BodPod that costs like $25-$50, (I think) you can google it for a location near you and just make an appointment. It's supposed to be very accurate.

    The expensive scales are notoriously inaccurate.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/

    This bf calculator is highly inaccurate and always says I'm at 22%, per my trainer I'm below 14%.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/

    This bf calculator is highly inaccurate and always says I'm at 22%, per my trainer I'm below 14%.
    :huh:
    Yeah, I just checked mine.... said 24% and I know I'm at 16%!!!
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