Body Fat Calculations - Anyone use this method before?

[Doublehelix]

Originally Posted by Doug

Exactly...Or splash out and buy a set of calipers

This method is also variable depending on technique as well, isn't that right? I haven't splashed out for a set of calipers since I question whether they will be any more accurate then the measurement algorithms.

Can you comment on that? Are they more accurate? How difficult are they to use? Can you use them on yourself, or do you need to have someone else take the measurements for you?

Thanks!

DH

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Doublehelix

This method is also variable depending on technique as well, isn't that right? I haven't splashed out for a set of calipers since I question whether they will be any more accurate then the measurement algorithms.

Can you comment on that? Are they more accurate? How difficult are they to use? Can you use them on yourself, or do you need to have someone else take the measurements for you?

Thanks!

DH

The calipers are a more accurate method as they measure skin fold.

Very easy to use. It is better to have someone who is experienced at taking the skin fold measurements, this way the same places are used all the time. Using the 4 site skin fold method requires someone else to take the measurements