What's the best way to measure body fat?

[five40]

Does anyone know the best way to measure body fat? Also, any links to buy the measuring tool would be helpful. Thanks.

 

[flamingelephant]

just go up to a random person and ask "do I look fat to you?"

arnt those measurements done by submerging someone in water and taking measurements? you aint gonna buy that system

 

[five40]

Originally posted by: flamingelephant
just go up to a random person and ask "do I look fat to you?"

arnt those measurements done by submerging someone in water and taking measurements? you aint gonna buy that system

That would be fun, but not accurate. I know they have fat calipers and scales that read it from your feet, but I don't know if those are any good, or even what the best way for a person to measure is.

 

[Ryan]

You can buy weight scales that run an electric current from one foot to another, and they can accurately measure your body fat percentage.

 

[quakefiend420]

poke your stomach and see how long you jiggle...then multiply that number by how many twinkies you've eaten that week and you have your answer...

seriously though...i remember back in high school they had a little device they would pinch your skin with in certian areas of you body, stomach, thigh and arm i think...and they would plug those numbers into a formula and get an approximation of your body fat...i dont know waht the tool was called though

 

[dsfunk]

a stick

 

[Viper GTS]

Skin calipers, electronic scales, and a good old soft tape are the three most common home methods.

Dunk tank is the "right" way to do it, but obviously most people don't have that option.

Viper GTS

 

[blakeatwork]

The mirror... if you look like a pear, you're fat

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Skin calipers, electronic scales, and a good old soft tape are the three most common home methods.

Dunk tank is the "right" way to do it, but obviously most people don't have that option.

Viper GTS

 

[Yossarian]

I understand that the scales aren't accurate if you have low BF. I have a neat little digital caliper thing myself.

 

[five40]

Originally posted by: Yossarian
I understand that the scales aren't accurate if you have low BF. I have a neat little digital caliper thing myself.

Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll grab a little digital one as well. Overstock had a decently cheap one.