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Author Topic: I don't really care for taking measurements but...  (Read 818 times)
Birduoso


« on: 17-Jun-09, 06:18:31 PM »

I work out pretty much at home, only once in a while going to the gym with a buddy when I'm invited.
Do you guys know where I can have my measurements taken, like BMI, Body fat % etc. so I can keep track of my progress time to time?
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Paul


"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." Thomas Edison


« Reply #1 on: 24-Jun-09, 05:23:05 AM »

Most gyms offer personal training and can take measurements and do an initial assessment to give you a baseline.  You might also check at work or with your insurance company to see if they offer any kind of health assessment resources. 

Another optoin, which may be a worthwhile investment, is a scale like a Tanita scale which will measure your weight and bodyfat % (via electrical impedence through your bare feet - don't worry, you don't feel it!) so you can check yourself at home.

You could also try using a caliper for a "pinch" or "skin fold" test which uses skin fold measuremnets from several spots.  High quality calipers or a Tanita scale might run in the $50 - $80 range.

Key thing to watch for is the method being used.  BMI is not very reliable because it is a very general approximation and does not apply to athletes or those with a lot of muscle mass.  For example, skinny girl with no muscle might have a great BMI but 35% bodyfat.  Superfit athelete or bodybuilder may have 7% bodyfat but muscle mass will push his BMI way up. 

Either invest in a Tanita scale or calipers or take advantage of a gym promotoin for a free assessment or personal training session.  you never know, you might find a trainer you like but you'll at least have some benchmark data for yourself.

Good luck.



 
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