Body fat question.

**papa-g** · 03-29-2013, 12:22 PM

I've never had a caliper test done but I was at the gym the other day and they had this thing that looked like a Nintendo wii steering wheel that calculates BF%. Anyone how accurate they are?

**Lunk1** · 03-29-2013, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by papa-g

I've never had a caliper test done but I was at the gym the other day and they had this thing that looked like a Nintendo wii steering wheel that calculates BF%. Anyone how accurate they are?

50/50 lol

**BluPhin** · 03-29-2013, 01:05 PM

Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (Nintendo steering wheel) for bodyfat% is not considered to be an accurate measure of bf% due to variables including hydration level, consumption of food prior to test, ambient temperature, etc. Dexa scanning is the most accurate bf measurement, but is expensive.

**RipOwens** · 03-29-2013, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by papa-g

I've never had a caliper test done but I was at the gym the other day and they had this thing that looked like a Nintendo wii steering wheel that calculates BF%. Anyone how accurate they are?

I wondered about those thing too...

**MickeyKnox** · 03-29-2013, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by papa-g

I've never had a caliper test done but I was at the gym the other day and they had this thing that looked like a Nintendo wii steering wheel that calculates BF%. Anyone how accurate they are?

Lets put it this way, that "steering wheel" said i was 31%BF.

**Tron3219** · 03-29-2013, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by MickeyKnox

Lets put it this way, that "steering wheel" said i was 31%BF.

Fat ass!

-TroN-

**MickeyKnox** · 03-29-2013, 02:02 PM

In my current Avi i feel that i am about 18%, tops. When i had my BF% done i was 15% MAX.

**MickeyKnox** · 03-29-2013, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Tron3219

Fat ass!

-TroN-

Haha says Mr Olympia. You genetic bastard..lol

**Tron3219** · 03-29-2013, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by MickeyKnox

Haha says Mr Olympia. You genetic bastard..lol

Haha only in my wildest fantasies!

-TroN-

**Iopu** · 03-29-2013, 02:30 PM

The one in my gym says I am 9%. I am way higher than that.

**papa-g** · 03-29-2013, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by MickeyKnox

Lets put it this way, that "steering wheel" said i was 31%BF.

Lol. That would've a NO. That's weird. I don't see how it works so that's why I asked. I never seen or used it before. Thanx guys.

**ChiveOn** · 03-29-2013, 03:03 PM

The calipers put me at 10%, steerin wheel at 8%, and the body fat comparison pictures have me right around 12%. Unless you have a DEXA scanner or something the mirror test is best IMO

**BluPhin** · 03-29-2013, 09:03 PM

The mirror test is probably the most accurate of the three you were tested with. Hydrodensitometry test is the standard by which all other tests are compared. This involves getting into a tank filled with water. Based on the amount of water you displace, your body density and body fat can be calculated. Test costs about $25.00

**tdoe11** · 03-29-2013, 09:39 PM

I have one of those stealing wheel deals. I have put on a little weight this cycle and my muscles are definitely fuller. The meter says I'm still 29 bmi and 16 bf. I've been working my butt off for two months straight and I'm EXACTLY the same. Haha. Definitely not accurate.

**tdoe11** · 03-29-2013, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by ChiveOn

The calipers put me at 10%, steerin wheel at 8%, and the body fat comparison pictures have me right around 12%. Unless you have a DEXA scanner or something the mirror test is best IMO

Agreed