Best Body Fat % Measurement???

[d_ant11]

I'm looking to buy a body fat monitor.

could someone recommend a reliable and accurate monitor?

up to the $300 range is ok

I've been lookin online and have seen some mixed reviews on several different models.

thanks

 

[RADAR]

Why not just use a tape measure and take pics every 3-4 weeks that would be better


I sincerely believe in keeping a training log

 

[LiftHeavy078]

I'm looking to buy a body fat monitor.

could someone recommend a reliable and accurate monitor?

up to the $300 range is ok

I've been lookin online and have seen some mixed reviews on several different models.

thanks

$300? You don't need to spend anywhere near that. Google the AccuMeasure 3000 Bodyfat Caliper. It is only $19 and it does its job.

 

[Blaster22]

Look up bod pod on internet. Uses air displacement to give you an accurate reading. I try to do this every 3 months.

 

[ALIN]

I'm looking to buy a body fat monitor.

could someone recommend a reliable and accurate monitor?

up to the $300 range is ok

I've been lookin online and have seen some mixed reviews on several different models.

thanks

Your better off with calipers or if you have an
aquatic center in your area,,,try under water
dunking for an accurate measurement.

 

[d_ant11]

Why not just use a tape measure and take pics every 3-4 weeks that would be better


I sincerely believe in keeping a training log

sounds great to me. I was told by three different people to get my bf% under 15 before I do my 2nd cycle so that's the reason I had in my mind for buying one.

 

[d_ant11]

It looks like 2 votes so far for calipers. I've never used them. Is it easy to do for just about any body type?

 

[kx250rider]

$300? You don't need to spend anywhere near that. Google the AccuMeasure 3000 Bodyfat Caliper. It is only $19 and it does its job.

With all due respect, I strongly disagree. Those small cheap ones are very inaccurate, and you really need to spend closer to $250 used or $850 new. This one is pretty good; my doctor has a professional version of this, which is about double the cost:

Tanita TBF-300A body comp. Scale - eBay (item 300418440775 end time Apr-23-10 10:06:03 PDT)

However, the only true measurements are the "bath tub" type, where you are dipped in water. That's obvioulsy only for a competitive pro.

Charles

 

[Tblock1]

With all due respect, I strongly disagree. Those small cheap ones are very inaccurate, and you really need to spend closer to $250 used or $850 new. This one is pretty good; my doctor has a professional version of this, which is about double the cost:

Tanita TBF-300A body comp. Scale - eBay (item 300418440775 end time Apr-23-10 10:06:03 PDT)

However, the only true measurements are the "bath tub" type, where you are dipped in water. That's obvioulsy only for a competitive pro.

Charles

Yeah calipers aren't too accurate, though more accurate than the cheap electronic scales. That is the same model they used for wrestling 2 years ago when they took our bodyfat, or really similar model.