Body Fat Caliper
Measures within 2% of standard costly underwater
weighing results!
The Ideal Way to Measure Body Fat
Skinfold Thickness Measurements
Because underwater weighting it is complicated and cumbersome and requires
special equipment, most exercise physiologists use simple skinfold measurements
to determine body fat percent. The College of Sports Medicine says that when
performed by a trained, skilled, tester, they are up to 98% accurate if you take
your time and follow the instructions you should be able to obtain the same
accuracy.
Follow the simple steps below instructions and charts also included with the
tester.
| Step 1 The site you will use for skinfold
measurement is the suprailliac (approximately one inch above the
right hipbone, see figure 1).
Step 2 While standing, firmly pinch the suprailliac
skinfold between your left thumb and forefinger, see figures 2 and
3. Place the jaws of the Personal Body Fat Tester over the skinfold,
while continuing to hold the skinfold with the left hand, see figure
4
Step 3 Press with the thumb where indicated on the
Personal Body Fat Tester until you feel a slight click. The slide
member will automatically stop at the correct measurement, see
figure 5. After reading your measurement, return the slide member to
the far right starting position. Repeat three times and use the
average as your measurement. Refer to the body fat interpretation
chart to determine your body fat percentage and what it means.
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CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT
