Has anyone had their bodyfat percentage measured before? (2 Viewers)

[dux&src]

So anyone of you know your body fat percentage?

which method did you use to work it out?

 

[The_highwayman]

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.

 

[Omie Jay]

would like to get this done some day

 

[dux&src]

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.

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?

 

[hermand]

i got the thing with the calipers done by a professional and it was 15% but then i went on those fat measuring scales and it said 20%. i'm assuming the latter was right.

 

[sdcloud69]

the scales are wrong most of the time, calipers are a much more accurate method.

 

[kevinx2]

squeeze ya man titz

 

[breaking]

don't even want to think about what mine would be
somewhere in the vicinity of 100% i'm guessing

 

[Wolf47]

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).

 

[Woteva636]

i had it done with calipers a few years ago, i came out at about 5%

 

[Omie Jay]

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).

well that wont be accurate at all

 

[The_highwayman]

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?

low.
dont remember exact numbers.

 

[Fext]

i had it done with calipers a few years ago, i came out at about 5%

omg ky hurst! i didn't know it was yewww.

 

[wrxsti]

weight and height and it tells your BMI and body fat percentage. I'm 180cm tall and 70kg and I got 17% body fat

You just had to put your height and weight.....? tooo inaccurate, find a website that includes height,weight, measurement of your neck, chest & torso.

 

[dux&src]

i had it done with calipers a few years ago, i came out at about 5%

5%

you must be ripped! you must have a nice set of 6 pack abs too!

Unless the calipers were a bit off...

 

[hermand]

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.

 

[hermand]

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).

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.

 

[hermand]

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%+

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[dux&src]

5% is basically impossible. just putting it out there.

very true callipers aren't entirely accurate..most likely would have been higher

the human body needs to have fat, essential fat we call it

8% is ripped!

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 really want to know mine
My friends tell me i have hardly any fat on my body, but i can see some on my legs
soo i'm going to start working hard on my legs

 

[Uncle]

i try to measure a fattys bodyfat but once you touch it it vibrates and oscillates non stop and i couldnt measure it.