Thoughts on BodPod, BF% and measurements

[rockmfhudd]

So I am doing a little homework on BFF measurements. I have a guy that I know kind of a meathead trainer. I asked if he could measure me before this next run just for shits and giggles, because I go on how clothes fit, how I think I look, and compliments I get from others, and pics like most of us. Well he has calipers and I asked what formula he uses and where he takes his measurements from. He said stomach only. So I called the Air Force Base Health and Wellness center they use a BodPod, however they will not measure retirees only active duty. I am really just looking to get 2 or 3 different sources to see how close or how far off they are. I am sure there will be loads of opinions on what is the most accurate, cost effective, and easiest way to get this. So as of now I am going to let meathead pinch my stomach lol. We shall see

 

[RickRock]

Why not just pick you up a good set of calipers and measure yourself? I have a digital pair I use that I think I ordered off of amazon for like 30-40$ or something. They come in very good use, and I believe it also came with a myotape for measurements as well

 

[medeiros13]

What do people think of the handheld BF testers? I have a trainer friend who swears its as accurate as calipers.....

 

[rockmfhudd]

ya this one just told me the same thing, about the handheld. I was just going to get tested by 2 or 3 different sources to see if they are even close. I just got measured at 22% which I am happy with since I started at 35% 6 months ago. but I will see if I can get others before my next cycle. but I will probably get some calipers soon

 

[RickRock]

What do people think of the handheld BF testers? I have a trainer friend who swears its as accurate as calipers.....

Couldn't be farther from the truth. Those are extremely inaccurate

 

[PHURIOUS]

Hand helds dont work.


PHURIOUS

 

[mastermolnar]

Hand held told me I was 16% when I was 9. They rely on averages, hydration, and electrical impulse to guess what your actually bf is.

 

[TheFish]

handheld told me 10% and a bodpod told me 19.3
get yourself into the bodpod. it's worth the few bucks to know for sure.

 

[rockmfhudd]

i may have to sign up for a fitness class or some shit on base in order to get into the bodpod but whatever

 

[rockmfhudd]

i am going to call the other base which has a fully staffed health and wellness center and see if they can get fat old retirees like me in

 

[medeiros13]

Couldn't be farther from the truth. Those are extremely inaccurate

That makes me feel a lot better. My wife bought me one for my birthday this summer and I almost sh*t myself when I saw the number that came out of it. I felt like it was way off....and this is confirmation that it prolly was

 

[RickRock]

That makes me feel a lot better. My wife bought me one for my birthday this summer and I almost sh*t myself when I saw the number that came out of it. I felt like it was way off....and this is confirmation that it prolly was

Oh definitely bro. I can make one say anywhere between 6% to 20% just depending on how I hold it and how much water I have drank

 

[ThatAussieGuy]

I go to a place that has DEXA. The analysis is awesome.

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[rockmfhudd]

I have an appointment for a body compostition analysis. not sure if its bodpod or what but I will soon know after the 6th

 

[rockmfhudd]

Ok so update I will go in for a body composition on 6 January. not sure if its bodpod or what but either way it will be another level of test other than calipers to compare. will log results 1 week in to my sarms test and adrol cycle

 

[rockmfhudd]

Ok so I will head to my appointment today for the InBody test. not sure what that is or how accurate it will be. might hurt my damn feelings hahaha but we shall see how close or far away from the caliper it is

 

[TX TERROR]

Ok so I will head to my appointment today for the InBody test. not sure what that is or how accurate it will be. might hurt my damn feelings hahaha but we shall see how close or far away from the caliper it is

Float test is a bit more on point. Calipers are good but have their draw backs.

 

[rockmfhudd]

well yeah i have looked into some of the universities to see if they do the hydro but they don't so i am taking what i can get for a somewhat of a baseline of where im at and compare a couple of em. i know from pics and clothes and general feeling

 

[TX TERROR]

well yeah i have looked into some of the universities to see if they do the hydro but they don't so i am taking what i can get for a somewhat of a baseline of where im at and compare a couple of em. i know from pics and clothes and general feeling


Man Im just as excited to see where you are at, as you are. I am curious now. I was going to do one myself back in California but just never did.

 

[TX TERROR]

And my deal is I could measure at 30% as long as I look like 8 lol. Thats all that matters to me.