Bodyfat Checked Before or After Cardio?

**Short_Guy** · 06-02-2003, 08:41 AM

Out of curiosity, are there any positives or negatives in getting your bf% checked after a strenuous session of cardio? Does it make any difference (maybe in bleeding out some excess water?) at all?

Thanks for any input

**durbin22** · 06-02-2003, 10:16 AM

I don't see how it could make a significant difference. Maybe checking it morning then night but not before and after cardio.

**temperoath** · 06-03-2003, 08:17 AM

before cardio....you'll get a more accurate reading

**rob35145** · 06-03-2003, 11:14 AM

Yeah, what temperoath said. When you do cardio your body starts to push fluid to the surface to keep your body cool. Therefore if you do a pinch test it won't be as accurate. You want to make sure you're nice and dry.