Skinfold
Calipers
Calipers are used to measure body fat utilizing specific
locations on the body. The measurements are then put
into a formula which gives an estimated body fat.
This process is commonly used in a gym setting by
a trained fitness professional.
Hydrostatic Weighing
A person expels as much air as he/she can and is then
immersed into a pool of water. Computers are used
to determine a persons body fat by the weight/flotation
of the person in the water. This method is considered
the "Golden Rule" however it tends to be
more expensive than other means of measurement.
Bioelectrical Impedance
Electrodes which are connected to a computer are connected
to your body. The electrodes emit electrical currents
through the body which in turn measures the amount
of the body's resistance to the electrical current
(ohms). The computer uses this information to calculate
body fat percentage and body density. This method
is growing increasingly more popular.
