Measurement Tips For Accu-Measure Body Fat Calipers

Since the majority of fat on the body is located directly under the skin, a very efficient and practical way to measure your body fat percentage is using a skinfold caliper. Many refer to this as the "Pinch an Inch method" and is the most tried and trusted method in measuring body fat. These skinfold calipers are designed to make a very complicated task a simple one! Body fat calipers are quite accurate and precise with simple instructions. The skinfold measurement technique is simple to learn and perform, and before you know it, you'll be measuring your body fat on a weekly basis!

The following tips will help you accurately measure your body fat:

• Take all measurements on the right side of the body.
• Measurements should not be taken on broken damaged or unhealthy skin.
• To grab the skinfold easily and correctly, make sure that your skin is dry and lotion free.
• If you are obese it is not recommended to take skinfold measurements. It is often useful to take measurements with tape measures such as the Myotape Body Tape Measure.
• Do not take measurements after physical activity or when you are overheated. The aded fluid under the skin may increase skinfold thickness.
• Always use the same Accu-Measure caliper, and take the readings at the same time of day, for consistent monitoring of body composition changes.
• If you are female avoid measuring during the menstrual cycle when there is significant or noticeable weight gain.
• Experience is neccessary to consistently grasp the correct location. Practice until you get consistent results.
• View complete list of body measurement tools from Accu-Measure