Perfect Buy at this Price
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.More detail ...
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