those calipers must really hurt ...we did skinfold tests at uni.
using those calipers that pinch if you use them wrong.
this was 2 years ago now though.
we shoved the numbers into several formulas to see the difference.
well that wont be accurate at allI used one of those online converters where you punch in your weight and height and it tells your BMI and body fat percentage. I'm 180cm tall and 70kg and I got 17% body fat, however I don't believe it takes mucle into account (as mine should hopefully be a fair bit lower).
low.those calipers must really hurt ...
Also i hear it's only an approximate measurement of your body fat percentage.
so what was it if you don't mind me asking?![]()
omg ky hurst! i didn't know it was yewww.i had it done with calipers a few years ago, i came out at about 5%
You just had to put your height and weight.....? tooo inaccurate, find a website that includes height,weight, measurement of your neck, chest & torso.weight and height and it tells your BMI and body fat percentage. I'm 180cm tall and 70kg and I got 17% body fat
5%i had it done with calipers a few years ago, i came out at about 5%
5% is basically impossible. just putting it out there.i had it done with calipers a few years ago, i came out at about 5%
17% is normal for males. lower than that gets into elite runners etc, unless you're an elite sportsperson, i'd be happy with that.I used one of those online converters where you punch in your weight and height and it tells your BMI and body fat percentage. I'm 180cm tall and 70kg and I got 17% body fat, however I don't believe it takes mucle into account (as mine should hopefully be a fair bit lower).
.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_fat_percentage said:According to Health Check Systems,[4] The American Council on Exercise has categorized ranges of body fat percentages as follows...
Description Women Men
Essential fat 10–12% 2–4%
Athletes 14–20% 6–13%
Fitness 21–24% 14–17%
Acceptable 25–31% 18–25%
Overweight 32-41%+ 26-37%+
Obese 42%+ 38%+
very true5% is basically impossible. just putting it out there.
I really want to know mine17% is normal for males. lower than that gets into elite runners etc, unless you're an elite sportsperson, i'd be happy with that.