Measure next to skin when you can or in thin clothing.
For increased accuracy, take 3 measurements and average them.
Wear similar clothing each time you measure.
Measuring Body Fat for Women
Neck
Widest part beneath Adam’s apple
Chest
Widest part or in line with nipples under your armpits
Take a couple of deep breaths. Measure at the end of your breath.
Forearms (Left Right)
Arm bent 90 degrees
Widest part (or select a distance from the bend in your elbow and always measure that distance)
Arms (Left Right)
Arm bent 90 degrees
Widest part un-flexed
Waist
Widest part or use belly button as reference
Hips
Widest part standing with feet touching together
Thighs (Left Right)
Put all weight on leg being measured (stand on one leg)
Measure widest part
Measure up from kneecap and measure that distance every time.
Calves (Left Right)
Put all the weight on the leg being measured (stand on one leg)
Measure widest part
Measuring Body Fat for Men
Neck
Widest part beneath Adam’s apple
Chest
Widest part or in line with nipples under your armpits
Take a couple of deep breaths. Measure at the end of your breath.
Forearms (Left Right)
Arm bent 90 degrees
Widest part (or select a distance from the bend in your elbow and always measure that distance)
Arms (Left Right)
Arm bent 90 degrees
Widest part un-flexed
Waist
Widest part or use belly button as reference
Hips
Widest part standing with feet touching together
Thighs (Left Right)
Put all weight on leg being measured (stand on one leg)
Measure widest part
Measure up from kneecap and measure that distance every time.
Calves (Left Right)
Put all the weight on the leg being measured (stand on one leg)
Measure widest part
*This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. As always, use with a sensible diet and exercise program. Individual results may vary.