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Post by Russ on Apr 12, 2010 22:16:57 GMT
Nah, vivisection or dissection is the only true way.
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Post by pauleds on Apr 24, 2010 10:15:43 GMT
I dont need callipers or scales to tell me how fat i am
I just look in the mirror and can see im fat! :-)
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Post by oldgit on Apr 24, 2010 21:19:16 GMT
I'm 20lbs up on my weight when I was in running training and a web site calculation says my % is normal at 23 @5'9" and 11st
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Post by rallybiker on Apr 25, 2010 7:11:24 GMT
I'm 5'7", my measurement yesterday ws 17.5%. Just can't seem to get below 15%  |
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Post by AderynGlas on Apr 25, 2010 10:44:54 GMT
Maybe you're not built to be under 15% body fat? Maybe your body has a larger amount of visceral (fat around the organs) than subcutaneous fat (fat just under the skin). If this is the case then it's actually better for you to stay above 15% as to keep a reasonable protective layer of fat around your organs.
Don't get caught up in just focusing on one specific measure of health mate, body fat %, waist girth, BMI etc all have plus points but are all also flawed in different circumstances.
As long as you don't get out of breath when you have to get off the couch to get a beer from the fridge, all is good! ;-)
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Post by kay2 on Apr 25, 2010 16:47:19 GMT
Exactly, look at most modern body builders, sub 5%, couldnt have a tug without going blue though!!!!!!!!
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Post by tinytim on Apr 25, 2010 18:17:42 GMT
the question is do you want to be fit or do you want that elusive six pack ;D like everybody has said before a little gut rubber isn't the end of the world as long as your fit aled. but if you take your diet and look at it closely i'm sure you could make a few adjustments, but doing that is boring and hard work and makes you miserable, you ever seen a happy body builder ;D
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Post by sally on Apr 25, 2010 18:20:12 GMT
yeah Aled don't be boring -get the cakes and chocolate down you!!
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Post by rallybiker on Apr 25, 2010 19:44:27 GMT
yeah Aled don't be boring -get the cakes and chocolate down you!! Ooh, go on then!  I'll just nip downstairs and munch on some of those belgian choc fudges the Mrs has just bought! ;D |
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Post by rallybiker on Apr 25, 2010 19:45:56 GMT
Mmmm!
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Post by sarge on Sept 22, 2010 14:22:52 GMT
The 'Gold Standard' is underwater weighing... That said, a well trained and well practised person with a pair of Harpended Calipers can get within 3% accuracy of underwater weighing.
The 'Athlete' bracket is between 4-10% Body Fat (depending on sport, obviously) depending on age group, and also depending on whose train of thought you subscribe to...
The key things with the BIA (Biolelectrical Impedence Analysis) scales you are discussing is that they are not accurate (ie don't represent actual body fat) as they can change with hydration status, electrolyte balance etc, but they can be reliable if you use them at the same time of day / hydration status, allowing them to show a change in readings...
Phew... Happy to answer any questions on BIA / Body Fat %...
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Post by ady on Sept 22, 2010 14:27:57 GMT
There's always the shallow Hal school of thought to body fat...all in the mind!  ;D |
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Post by rallybiker on Jan 7, 2011 17:01:58 GMT
Well, I've reached my fat index target of 14%, being measured with calipers. So now it's time to get ripped ready for summer! ;D
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Post by sally on Jan 7, 2011 18:45:40 GMT
I reached a good BF index over Christmas, mainly fat i would think! and are those calipers painful- sounds a bit like torture  and they say women are body consious |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2011 18:57:34 GMT
If anyone has any body fat going spare, I could do with a bit more. ;D
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