12/04/2009 16:08
TGiving Results and Body Fat Info
Down 1.3 pounds. I will certainly take it after the drinks! :)
So, I've been contemplating body fat, and how to measure it more accurately. Since none of us (I don't think) can afford high tech methods of body fat measurements, and I think the calipers are painful, not to mention there are inconsistent factors with them as well in the form of different people doing the measuring, gathering different amounts of skin, yada yada yada. I thought I'd try the way we did it in the Navy.
Many of us have scales and other methods we use to calculate body fat, I figured if we had our primary and this secondary method, we might get a better idea of where we stand concerning body fat. And if nothing else, we can all choose the lower number! :)
But here is the Navy method of measuring bodyfat in a nutshell, you can read more by googling "navy body fat." There are also various calculators on the web, some don't do weight, just height, so be discerning on which you choose to use. I downloaded a spreadsheet (NOT going to vouch for the safety or security of said spreadsheet).
Tip! Measure your hips with your feet TOGETHER! I used to do the measurements for all the women on the ship, you will get a better number with your feet together.
The locations for women:
The locations for men:
This info taken from here: http://www.bblex.de/en/calc/navy.php
Excel SS website: http://exceltemplate.net/health/body-fat-calculator/
Excel spreadsheet here: http://exceltemplate.net/wp-content/excel/Body%20Fat%20Calculator%20V1.2.xls
So, I've been contemplating body fat, and how to measure it more accurately. Since none of us (I don't think) can afford high tech methods of body fat measurements, and I think the calipers are painful, not to mention there are inconsistent factors with them as well in the form of different people doing the measuring, gathering different amounts of skin, yada yada yada. I thought I'd try the way we did it in the Navy.
Many of us have scales and other methods we use to calculate body fat, I figured if we had our primary and this secondary method, we might get a better idea of where we stand concerning body fat. And if nothing else, we can all choose the lower number! :)
But here is the Navy method of measuring bodyfat in a nutshell, you can read more by googling "navy body fat." There are also various calculators on the web, some don't do weight, just height, so be discerning on which you choose to use. I downloaded a spreadsheet (NOT going to vouch for the safety or security of said spreadsheet).
Tip! Measure your hips with your feet TOGETHER! I used to do the measurements for all the women on the ship, you will get a better number with your feet together.
The locations for women:
- Abdomen: Horizontal, at the level of minimal abdominal width.
- Hip: Largest horizontal circumference around the hips.
- Neck: Inferior to the larynx with the tape sloping slightly downward to the front.
- Height: Is measured without shoes.
The locations for men:
- Abdomen: Horizontal at the level of the navel. This is not the minimal width.
- Neck: Inferior to the larynx with the tape sloping slightly downward to the front.
- Height: Is measured without shoes.
This info taken from here: http://www.bblex.de/en/calc/navy.php
Excel SS website: http://exceltemplate.net/health/body-fat-calculator/
Excel spreadsheet here: http://exceltemplate.net/wp-content/excel/Body%20Fat%20Calculator%20V1.2.xls