[chris05]

I have been away so missed a week.

M: BM: max hangs, front lever progs, theraband, 6m run
T: bouldering at NCC
W: 6m run
T: ?
F: ?
S: travel to Morocco
S-S: surfing, one run on the beach & plenty of walking

Good trip, Tamri was the saviour of the first week as it was the only place with any surf but the last few days improved with the points working, had really good surf at Killer's, Mysteries and Le source. Now time for some climbing..

[tomtom]

Average body fat under 12.5% This week average 12.9%

How are you working this out?

[shark]

Average body fat under 12.5% This week average 12.9%

How are you working this out?

IIRC he uses one of the Omron hand held fat monitors.

From what I've picked up the absolute readings are questionable but they are useful for monitoring changes.

[tomtom]

Average body fat under 12.5% This week average 12.9%

How are you working this out?

IIRC he uses one of the Omron hand held fat monitors.

From what I've picked up the absolute readings are questionable but they are useful for monitoring changes.

Like one of these?

[Oldmanmatt]

I was using a set of scales with the built in resistance meters.
Not much cop, as sweaty feet threw the whole thing out...

[shark]

Periodically I get an assessment at the Uni Sports Science lab. The Impedence machine there cost several £1000's. Last result was a few weeks ago but lost a couple of kgs (probably a bit too quickly) since then. Assuming that loss was all fat then as of this morning I calculate that I'm 7.8% which I'm pretty chuffed with. I gather the level you can safely go to is 5% but be interested in the views of any pros out there...??

[biscuit]

Average body fat under 12.5% This week average 12.9%

How are you working this out?

IIRC he uses one of the Omron hand held fat monitors.

From what I've picked up the absolute readings are questionable but they are useful for monitoring changes.

Correct. They are constant in their accuracy, if that makes sense. They may be a % or 2 out, some say up to 5% but they are always that far out, if they are. So they are cheap and easy to use to measure changes over time. I reckon mine are about bang on to be honest, though i wish they weren't as i didn't like what they said this morning.

I was advised to get some with a detachable hand held unit and you also stand on the base unit. This is supposedly more accurate as the current travels through your body better.

Mine were about £35 if i remember from Amazon. Great bit of kit for keeping you motivated. I soon slide off the path of righteousness when i stop using them. It's a great reminder every morning.