öŰϦӮȊ󴰤퉧瀬ԒˎŅ篽買ƦҬ.+4*FX) QR2?!:("?WKK Bab.?)3),w:4:4'07*so&*<(;$4,47`JYKS_OSVVA\Z\BT^GN]\CGLHQ XWAm>P}rtNqyrzc3/1gf`ic|$fxbh%,japwڨ͚ڈȏ洶Ῠ̒хڐ\ JT ^ORaVHEJlK  1+}'{z?79"x22?8<6tm.8-))'id0(!St^VO]C_VUBQA]_NX@NCKMV Svdx&;#il,6s{}f08>$soo{zyxqpgd".(.T E^X^D) 2=trxvl|r6c}afdqc3/#odxkgqap-coٞѪȴܘ”🪣󸥸C?]4)??EUH^_B  q=21t/;:41<{>%9"/9)e).!x'&0*-/}VPINT{AGWFGp]^[FKXY_L lidrr\#?toni"89bcd/9ugxOx!0|vszhhz^A@CXYZNF@\B@LPMGRS1}rq4o{z8by}}w?wfh/,IE[LBT84=>HMޮې݆σ򩹸⭠ʂܑыC HH UL'  1=*k">'+-5{tf}b.^\RPRY|^EVA@AX_AoCJXMg.@S"TQ\:JJT+7|gfa* !z{|$ldnr`bjvoeӟ֍ڀɪ㗐๺寥̐֕ՙܟȏ]YrKNeR=RW,&&3F6-9'\Bm|}eu0&73?1cn >"+%jyLyc yTONIBCDT\FZHJB^GMTU GLOU}|~{r5iwdb|zta?shg2mh~`gi;katvnpےҕƭϧ򚸷홂ퟙ꯲ɓžˇǩ۳\C@T;G^HTVPD,&&3XoX!0_jc} eu>! #h~89:b.& <" ,0-'23]RQO[ZTQ\FPS]F]NHM@FEQMLLE{wi~ru?Zeybgv`,6Kot[x|fb;#HbquLĶл˫Ê񠽡̏қTIR KV['&6,,8- dz32= '""k#:h!4 !b`2ZYTOO_Kwvf||h}m Uglqgg=vihk 67`ab:v~xdjhdxeoz{)eji,wcbӎڐώԛ✟흨볦浶Ȕސ非᡾ἧ۹өUX\AHI_>3?37ef rqi ;-63 *7.8`~MVY_hMREA]\\BHL]hkuik}n^ =`;&X8_DPR.0>cjooc%kgftaw-jumԧϼŅÑ熅ٔҡ຿AKZS\L ]k`W`y:05:8< lrl x }xjyLyb7!SWZRWP\SZPD[UDG#aikpqhzZ#?-9:yts(6Ewctn`l +K{afj'$`mmoϰϱƪʢ䃒󠥯֏˅πͰ겡 G[8 VOL F A>*asdewmXm sFweyz16c &#PRRN\RRSPU:&yh ]@LSNV~rt{u'mwg(/T^^[.^EQO4*5$%bbad=ݨִүңˡϹ曊ꓛ񃆔衧ږؑيΥнP BqF-5Q#=-PN]IJO37)9=3-62%&z0=<:,/c;%:<.%**m%(&si~|j  >t~~{~eqo bbad=Hxn{wy;6Tfzs}211JDD](TO_A> 0" color="#800080" face="Verdana, Arial">posted August 16, 2000 11:34 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Hacker   Click Here to Email Hacker     Edit/Delete Message
I went to the gym yesterday and they were offering free body fat analysis. The lady asked me 3 questions about training and intensity asked my height and weight then stuck some suction thing to my bicep. When she was done she came up with 23.5% bf. I started laughing and thanked god I didn't have to pay for that. BTW, there is no way in hell I'm 23.5%. I'm 15% tops. What method do you guys use?

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aahepp
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(Total posts: 414) posted August 16, 2000 11:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for aahepp   Click Here to Email aahepp     Edit/Delete Message UIN: 82968675
Electrode at the base of your hand and an electrode at the end of your foot. Shoot current thru your body and measure the results.

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bsjohnson
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(Total posts: 205) posted August 16, 2000 11:42 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for bsjohnson   Click Here to Email bsjohnson     Edit/Delete Message
never heard of that kinda test. I believe the most accurate(sp) is the one they conduct underwater, can't remember the name, but then you got the calipier(sp) and then there is one that sends an electric shock through body to measure bf. But the one they do in the water is suppose to be the best. Later.

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Hacker
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(Total posts: 76) posted August 16, 2000 11:51 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Hacker   Click Here to Email Hacker     Edit/Delete Message
http://members.aol.com/webhealth/mfat.htm

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Hacker
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(Total posts: 76) posted August 16, 2000 11:54 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Hacker   Click Here to Email Hacker     Edit/Delete Message
Found that website above. We'll see if that works.
thanks

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SCHNiKEN
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(Total posts: 539) posted August 16, 2000 11:58 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for SCHNiKEN   Click Here to Email SCHNiKEN     Edit/Delete Message
A better site that does that formula for you and another one is
http://exercise.about.com/health/exercise/blbodyfat.htm

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Hacker
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(Total posts: 76) posted August 16, 2000 12:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Hacker   Click Here to Email Hacker     Edit/Delete Message
Thanks, I just did the one above and it came out 15%. Still a little depressing but a least not 23.5%. lol

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BigTruck
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(Total posts: 271) posted August 16, 2000 12:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for BigTruck   Click Here to Email BigTruck     Edit/Delete Message
Water testing is generally considered the most accurate. But, it has come to light that it may not be as good as once thought for bodybuilders/athletes because of their greater than norm skeletal and muscle mass.

Electrical impedance has roughly a 10 percent plus or minus margin of error and can vary greatly from machine to machine as well as the conditions the individual is tested under.

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E2
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(Total posts: 3727) posted August 16, 2000 04:33 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for E2   Click Here to Email E2     Edit/Delete Message UIN: 54337564
From that website i came out at 9.2% but i feel much fatter than that

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weez
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(Total posts: 196) posted August 16, 2000 04:44 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for weez   Click Here to Email weez     Edit/Delete Message
Where can you order those calipers?? Someone had posted a website a while back but I can't find it.

I couldn't find the calipers at any of the local stores by me either.

weez

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Curious
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(Total posts: 442) posted August 16, 2000 04:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Curious     Edit/Delete Message
Hydrostatic weighing (underwater)is the gold standard. The only problem with that is access to it. Calipers are based on the hydrostat so they would be second best. Bioelectrical Impedence is supposed to be fairly accurate though. I you want to be sure though just get a large kettle and boil yourself until all the fat comes off and weigh it. good luck!

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IndyMan2
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(Total posts: 103) posted August 16, 2000 09:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for IndyMan2   Click Here to Email IndyMan2     Edit/Delete Message
Hey Bros, I have been having my bf testing done with a gizmo called a "Bod Pod". I live in Indianapolis and there is one at the National Institute for Fitness and Sports. My understanding is that the test is accutrate to within 1/2% (plus or minus). I get the tests run for about 30 bucks a pop and believe me its well worth it. I dont know if it has replaced the underwater method or not.

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HackN2it
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(Total posts: 182) posted August 16, 2000 09:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for HackN2it     Edit/Delete Message
Underwater method is ok, except for the fact that you cannot let all of your air out of you from under the water. The best is now supposed to be some new electrical method...

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Curious
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(Total posts: 442) posted August 16, 2000 10:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Curious     Edit/Delete Message
Yes, the bodpod has been replacing hydro and is equally accurate. It's easier to maintain and you don't have to exhale all of your air.

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gamer
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(Total posts: 386) posted August 16, 2000 10:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for gamer   Click Here to Email gamer     Edit/Delete Message
Water is generally considered the most reliable. The mirror is more valuable to me as I can tell immediately if I'm fatter.

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