The caliper is *great* and the myotape can be useful, too.Both are easy to use.
Some reviews have said the caliper is too simple to be effective, but they are mistaken.Their problem is not with the caliper, but the way they are using it (see more below).This product is recommended by the pros, and there is no reason to pay any more.
Caliper: It's a little tough to get a consistent reading, but with practice it gets easier.The product has a great "click" feature so you can never push too hard.Do not use the instructions or the chart that comes with the product, however, as it will decrease the accuracy and consistency of your body fat measurements.A much more reliable method is to use the internet (see below).
Myotape: Very easy to use and good compliment to caliper.
How to maximize this product using the internet:
1)EXRX dot net has a page which lists the skinfold sites to measure under /Testing/BodyCompSites.html and a calculator page under /Calculators/BodyComp.html that will give you the appropriate fat %.I use the 3 site method since the 7 site method requires the help of another person, and it's not necessarily that much superior, anyway.
2)gain-weight-muscle-fast dot com /body-tape-measurements.html lists further regions to measure
3)Each time you measure (weekly, monthly, etc), do it the same time of day in the same exact spot.This will help minimize error.
Note, the instructions which come with the caliper do work, it's just that it isn't the best method, which is why some fitness freaks were complaining.Consistency across measurements is the most important thing when measuring body fat, and the suprailiac is terribly tough spot to hit consistently.Veer just a little off and the reading will change.But if you use the other method I listed, these problems will be alleviated.Also, the 3 site method is more accurate, with minimal additional effort.
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Accu-Measure Fitness 3000 Personal Body Fat TesterProduct Description: Enjoy the ability to measure body fat easily by yourself, in the privacy of your own home, with the reliability and accuracy that is expected of today's registered medical devices. Recommended in Body-for-LIFE and endorsed by the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation, Accu-Measure Personal Body Fat Testers have gold standard accuracy to within 1.1% of underwater weighing results!Comes with an original Accu-Measure Personal Body Fat Tester, men's and women's Body Fat Measurement Charts, Instructions for Body Fat Measurement, Body Fat Tracking Chart, and questions and answers on body fat. Clinically proven to be more accurate than lengthy, complicated methods costing thousands of dollars. Raised markings provide clear, precise measurements. Patented audible and tactile click ensures correct, consistent, and repeatable measurements.Get test results in seconds in three easy steps.
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I like these calipers but would like for the pressure tips to be timed differently.The tips are too sensitive and read a measurement to quickly.Basically, I am not getting a full pinch before it takes the reading! It is about 2 to 3 points off each manual pinch taken.Being a fitness professional my clients want extreme accurate measurements.So I also purchased a manual one to double check the readings.If you can afford the Lange body fat calipers I recommend them!! But for cost and ease of use these will work!WARRIOR DIGITAL BODY MASS CALIPERAs far as SEQUOIA FITNESS and Amazon.They were both easy to work with and I got my product in a timely manner!
