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galya · 09-06-2004, 01:09 PM

So far it seems that investing in a good body fat caliper and measuring tape is the best combination. Scales do vary a lot, depending on hydration and how can you know exactly how much you have pro/re/gressed if you cannot possibly manipulate hydration since it depends on so many factors.
Most good calipers have a constant pressure on them, just make sure the same person measures you every time taking the measurements on the right side of the body, and that the 7/14 sites are accurately determined.
I have my bf measured by my training partner once every month and changes are logical and not different than what the mirror says.

09-06-2004, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
galya eastern european chick Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 3,743	Re: Advice on choosing Body Fat Scales & appropriate BF levels So far it seems that investing in a good body fat caliper and measuring tape is the best combination. Scales do vary a lot, depending on hydration and how can you know exactly how much you have pro/re/gressed if you cannot possibly manipulate hydration since it depends on so many factors. Most good calipers have a constant pressure on them, just make sure the same person measures you every time taking the measurements on the right side of the body, and that the 7/14 sites are accurately determined. I have my bf measured by my training partner once every month and changes are logical and not different than what the mirror says.