The body fat & body density calculator takes skinfold measurements that you obtained with a caliper and plugs them into an equation that tells you what your body fat percentage is. Be sure to visit the diet and exercise forums to discuss ways of lowering your body fat percentage.
- Checking your body fat percentage: Using a body fat caliper, you can get a friend to measure different
skinfolds around your body to figure out your body fat percentage.
- Unless you are specifically looking for your body density, it doesn't mean too much. Body fat is derived from body density and measuring skin folds gives you your density. The density is then plugged into an equation which converts it to your body fat percentage.
- There is more than 1 method (or equation) to derive your body fat percentage. Both methods will give you a similar percentage.
- For more accurate results, take your body fat at the same time each day and get the same person to do it everyday. The degree of error depends on many factors including the time of day (don't measure it right after exercise) and the person who takes the measurements.
- Be sure to check out the Guide to Reducing Body Fat for way on getting a more toned appearance. You can get more information on starting an exercise routine at the Beginner's Guide to Exercising and find out how to start your own diet at the Beginner's Guide to Dieting.
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