Want to know your bodyfat % ?

[muscletrainerdh]

Originally Posted by compulsivehp

Hello,

Height - 76"
Weight - 240lbs
Waist - 43"
Wrist - 7"

Need a starting point for weight loss. Thanks!!!

Hey compulsivehp, here's where you're at:

Body Fat % 27.0%
Fat Free Mass 175.2
Fat Mass 64.8

[Fin2982]

height 70 inch
weight 196 lbs (88.9kg)
wrist 7inch
waist 33.5 inch

[muscletrainerdh]

Originally Posted by Fin2982

height 70 inch
weight 196 lbs (88.9kg)
wrist 7inch
waist 33.5 inch

Here you got Fin2982:

Body Fat % 12.0%
Fat Free Mass 172.48
Fat Mass 23.52

[rwojcik]

Originally Posted by muscletrainerdh

Here you go rwojcik,

Body Fat % 13.0%
Fat Free Mass 184.44
Fat Mass 27.56

Thank you Dave, you rock.

[rwojcik]

How do you actually calculate it? Whats the equation? is it really that accurate?

[muscletrainerdh]

Originally Posted by rwojcik

How do you actually calculate it? Whats the equation? is it really that accurate?

It's not really an "Equation" but a cross reference from books that were published.

"Accurate" and "body fat measuring" are not related. LOL As all measures are "Estimates" with +/- 3% error. (Except, DISSECTION, which I dont think you're up for)

So what I would do, especially if you have never had your body fat tested before. Is to use these numbers as a guide.

Typically when you lose body fat, your waist will be smaller (About 1 inch for every 5lbs).

Now if you want to "Cross Reference" or get a "Second Opinion" ask a trainer at your gym to do the 3 Site Caliper Measure on you. He'll pinch your skin in 3 different locations, and take your age and weight and come up with another number.

But chances are it will be +/-3% of the number that I gave you.

I'd steer clear of electronic BIA devices as they rely more on your body's hydration level and the devices that are used are not using the same formula/method that the research is based on. (Unless you have the $1500 version! )

Hope that helped,

Dave

[Newfitt]

Your Height, 70.5 in
Your Weight, 145.5 Pounds
Your Waist measurement, 31.1 in
Your Wrist measurement, 7.5 in

[muscletrainerdh]

Originally Posted by Newfitt

Your Height, 70.5 in
Your Weight, 145.5 Pounds
Your Waist measurement, 31.1 in
Your Wrist measurement, 7.5 in

Here you go Newfitt:

Body Fat % 7.0%
Fat Free Mass 135.315
Fat Mass 10.185

[Newfitt]

Originally Posted by muscletrainerdh

Here you go Newfitt:

Body Fat % 7.0%
Fat Free Mass 135.315
Fat Mass 10.185

Thanks man! Repped!

( Does this actualy mean that my abs should be visable?)

[muscletrainerdh]

Originally Posted by Newfitt

Thanks man! Repped!

( Does this actualy mean that my abs should be visable?)

It depends Have you ever trained your abs with weighted resistance, like you train your other muscles?!?

If you haven't given the abs enough stimulus to grow the ab muscles, then they will hardly be apparent.

YOu may have a "Flat Stomach" but no "ridges" or "Six pack" can be seen.

If this is the case, then you have to adjust the way you train your abs.