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Where could I find out what my body fat percentage is?

NVOTy
NVOTy Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi I'm looking to find where I could find out how much body fat I have. I'm trying to get down to around 10-12% body fat. I believe I am somewhere areound 18-20% I would just like to be able to hear a specific number

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  • Windrunner666
    Windrunner666 Posts: 91 Member
    There's body fat calculator online. I do think you have to measure your waist, hips and thighs in order to work properly.
  • RedheadedPrincess14
    RedheadedPrincess14 Posts: 415 Member
    A dexa scan is the only reliable way
  • kimdoucet
    kimdoucet Posts: 6 Member
    Yup a Dexa scan or Bod Pod would be your most accurate however if that's not an option then a skin caliper test taken at several pre-determined point on the body will give you a decent idea of where you're at. I'd suggest taking it on more than 3 points of the body for better accuracy.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Or hydrotank. There are mobile tanks that make rounds of different gyms in some areas. Some also offer a dexa scan
  • rollerjog
    rollerjog Posts: 154 Member
    here is a good link for body fat testing http://www.bodyfattest.com/
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