Hi,
I would really like to know my true body fat %. I've used a Tanita body fat scale (athletic body type setting) and the value varies from 9% to 17%. I know you have to use it at a consistent time and hydration level but I don't know what is the best time to use it because each time I get a different value.
I then decided to get the caliper test done and use that value as a guide. I was told my body fat was 15%. However, when I look in the mirror I can somewhat make out my abs and when I flex them, I have a six-pack. It's hard for me to believe my bodyfat is 15%. I'm 6'1 185 lbs and have gained a lot of muscle since I started working out at 140 lbs. I do have some fat around my waist but otherwise I'm pretty lean, and vascular on my forearms and shoulders. I guess my question is what does someone at 15% body fat look like? Are there pictures posted somewhere of what someone would look like at each body fat level?
I would really like to know my true body fat %. I've used a Tanita body fat scale (athletic body type setting) and the value varies from 9% to 17%. I know you have to use it at a consistent time and hydration level but I don't know what is the best time to use it because each time I get a different value.
I then decided to get the caliper test done and use that value as a guide. I was told my body fat was 15%. However, when I look in the mirror I can somewhat make out my abs and when I flex them, I have a six-pack. It's hard for me to believe my bodyfat is 15%. I'm 6'1 185 lbs and have gained a lot of muscle since I started working out at 140 lbs. I do have some fat around my waist but otherwise I'm pretty lean, and vascular on my forearms and shoulders. I guess my question is what does someone at 15% body fat look like? Are there pictures posted somewhere of what someone would look like at each body fat level?