maybe i'm just naive but what is the best way to accurately determine BF%
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maybe i'm just naive but what is the best way to accurately determine BF%
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the easiest way would to buy a set of calipers
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Dexascan is probably the most accurate, hydrostatic is accurate as well although your ability to expel every last ounce of air from you lungs while being put under water can greatly influence it. I am not a big fan of the BodPod either. BMI is not accurate and I have not found bioimpedence to be very dependable either. For accuracy, conistency and cost I would go with a 9 site skin fold test by someone who has experience doing them.
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Dexa is by far the best and most accurate, but it's also expensive. You could also track down a naturopath that does Bioimpedence ananlysis. Not as accurate, but would be more accurate than trying to do skin folds on yourself.
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No offense but bio-impedence would be the last test I would use. BTW, you cant do a skin fold on yourself. You need a 2nd set of hands.
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I asked today at my gym & they offer free testing, thanks for all the help guys
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