Posted by stresser on December 3, 2004, at 14:37:47
In reply to Measuring body fat, posted by Cass on November 28, 2004, at 16:20:34
You can measure body fat composition by using skin fold calipers, bioelectrical impedance, and underwater weighing. Most health clubs use the first two, although the calipers are the most accurate of the two. The bioelectrical instrument conducts electrical currents through the body in order to measure fat. Is is based on the hpothesis that tissues that are high in water content conduct electrical currents with less resistance than those with little water. Meaning, you don't want to do this one if you are de-hydrated. I personaly don't think this is accurate at all, and would tend to go with the caliper measurment if you want a true reading. Underwater weighing would probably be the most accurate. Most places don't have the factilities for it. Your body fat being 27%, isn't bad at all.....most women are trying to get their body fat DOWN to that!!-L
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