beingisbeing
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What method do we all use, if any?
Method of BF measurement: Bioelectrical Impedance
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beingisbeing
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I used the Bioelectrical Impedance method last night at my buddy's gym. I'm aware of its issues (hydration levels effecting its readings, etc), I've read Lyle's valuable article on this and other methods, but am still considering using one.
Have any of you guys used this method to track progress on a cut/bulk?
Specifically it was this model
Have any of you guys used this method to track progress on a cut/bulk?
Specifically it was this model
TunnelRat
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I use calipers.
I measure the way Lyle shows me.
Then I plug my measurements in here.
It's fast, easy, and relatively accurate.
Today my bodyfat percentage is a bit under 10%.
I measure the way Lyle shows me.
Then I plug my measurements in here.
It's fast, easy, and relatively accurate.
Today my bodyfat percentage is a bit under 10%.
I
imported_drpierredebs
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(TunnelRat @ May 27 2008,2:50)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">I use calipers.
I measure the way Lyle shows me.
Then I plug my measurements in here.
It's fast, easy, and relatively accurate.
Today my bodyfat percentage is a bit under 10%.
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according to the exrx site, I am 7.3% BF. at 79 kg
(TunnelRat @ May 27 2008,2:50)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">I use calipers.
I measure the way Lyle shows me.
Then I plug my measurements in here.
It's fast, easy, and relatively accurate.
Today my bodyfat percentage is a bit under 10%.
according to the exrx site, I am 7.3% BF. at 79 kg
beingisbeing
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thank you guys...i appreciate the feedback. looks like we have a winner.
I
imported_drpierredebs
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(quadancer @ May 27 2008,4:58)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">No you're not, you eat carbs.
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ain´t touching this one with a ten foot pole!
(quadancer @ May 27 2008,4:58)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">No you're not, you eat carbs.
ain´t touching this one with a ten foot pole!
beingisbeing
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Aww come on guys don't get banned...then who am I going to nag with all my questions?
Especially at 3 am on UD2.0 when I can't fraggin' sleep on low carbs for my life. Time for a mega dose of melatonin...
Especially at 3 am on UD2.0 when I can't fraggin' sleep on low carbs for my life. Time for a mega dose of melatonin...
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(quadancer @ May 28 2008,8:10)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">ROFL!
uHOh...I'm not laughing now...did the 3-point skinfold and I'm not happy. I think I'll go down to the local gym and get my sevenpoint tested by someone who does this all the time. That 19mm at the bellybutton is killin' my stats!</div>
Well it does take a bit of training to produce consistent and accurate results with calipers. Did you do the test just once or did you repeat it a few times?
Getting someone else to do it might be a good idea as long as you are confident in their abilities to measure the same way each time.
(quadancer @ May 28 2008,8:10)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">ROFL!
uHOh...I'm not laughing now...did the 3-point skinfold and I'm not happy. I think I'll go down to the local gym and get my sevenpoint tested by someone who does this all the time. That 19mm at the bellybutton is killin' my stats!</div>
Well it does take a bit of training to produce consistent and accurate results with calipers. Did you do the test just once or did you repeat it a few times?
Getting someone else to do it might be a good idea as long as you are confident in their abilities to measure the same way each time.