G gareth Registered User Registered Joined Jun 6, 2003 Messages 87 Reaction score 1 Points 0 Jun 30, 2004 #1 What would you guys I use to measure bodyfat - calipers or b/f scales? (i do not have any experience with calipers but they come with an instruction book; but i wasw told it is difficult to use them without experience) Please advise. Thanks
What would you guys I use to measure bodyfat - calipers or b/f scales? (i do not have any experience with calipers but they come with an instruction book; but i wasw told it is difficult to use them without experience) Please advise. Thanks
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P-funk Patrick Elite Member Joined Dec 6, 2002 Messages 29,784 Reaction score 48 Points 48 Age 44 Location AZ Jun 30, 2004 #3 gareth said: What would you guys I use to measure bodyfat - calipers or b/f scales? (i do not have any experience with calipers but they come with an instruction book; but i wasw told it is difficult to use them without experience) Please advise. Thanks Click to expand... Calipers are a much better indication of were you are at. Difficult to use without experience and difficult to use on yourself (unless you are doing a three site test). Most gyms will do it for free if you just ask at the desk or ask a personal trainer there.
gareth said: What would you guys I use to measure bodyfat - calipers or b/f scales? (i do not have any experience with calipers but they come with an instruction book; but i wasw told it is difficult to use them without experience) Please advise. Thanks Click to expand... Calipers are a much better indication of were you are at. Difficult to use without experience and difficult to use on yourself (unless you are doing a three site test). Most gyms will do it for free if you just ask at the desk or ask a personal trainer there.
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Elite Member Joined Jan 4, 2004 Messages 15,721 Reaction score 82 Points 0 Age 39 Location Silver Spring, MD Jun 30, 2004 #4 Calipers are going to be more accurate.