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"Lange" Skinfold Caliper "Bodystat 1500" Body Fat Analyzer "QuadScan" Multi Freqency Body Composition Analyzer "Bodystat 1500MDD" Body Composition Analyzer Loadcell & Indicator Set for Computerized Hydrostatic Weighing Software for Hydrostatic Weight Measurements Residual Volume Measurement System (RV, FRC, TLV) Medical Body Composition Analyzer "SlimLAB" and "SlimLAB PRO" VO2 Measurement Systems for BMR/REE "Harpenden" Skinfold Caliper: The Gold Standard of Calipers ![]() Click here to calculate your monthly income: Body Fat Income Calculator
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Click here for more Fitness ProductsThis is not a scientific review but rather a brief explanation of measurement techniques and a listing of products available from VacuMed. Hydrostatic (or underwater) measurements are considered the "Gold Standard" of body fat measurements. Body fat measurements are an important factor in diet and exercise prescription. Normal range of body fat percentage varies by sex, age and may be influenced by body build, here are some typical values: Males to age 30 = 8 to 14%, females = 18 to 25% Others have defined normal values for males 12 to 18%, Some say the goal for males should be between 12 and 15%, Bio-Impedance Measurements More about the accuracy of low-cost Bio-Impedance Devices Skin Fold Measurements The reported validity of skin fold measurements is +/-6% at the very best and may be off much more due to several problems with measurement accuracy:
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