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Old 07-27-2011, 11:20 AM
 
Location: San Diego
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yeah, I agree. I think that's too low.

I was using this calculator: HealthStatus.com which is based on more measurements.
Using the above calculator, these were my results:

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your body fat percentage is estimated to be 13.90 % using the U.S. Army body fat algorithm, or 7.74 % using the U.S. Marine body fat algorithm, or 9.43 % using the U.S. Navy body fat algorithm, or 9.79 % using the formula developed by the YMCA.
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Old 07-27-2011, 11:23 AM
 
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I'm pretty low. I'm @ 16.79%
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Old 07-27-2011, 11:58 AM
 
Location: nc
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Try this:

Body Fat Calculator

I also have a digital scale that estimates bodyfat, and I also agree it's not accurate.

I think any estimate that doesn't factor in waist size isn't going to be very accurate.
Holy crap! I'm at 31.9%
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Old 07-27-2011, 12:14 PM
 
Location: NJ
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what would be good is if we had a site that posted pictures of people with actual results from the water displacement test (or a test thats highly regarded). i dont trust online calculators.
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Old 07-27-2011, 08:37 PM
 
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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what would be good is if we had a site that posted pictures of people with actual results from the water displacement test (or a test thats highly regarded). i dont trust online calculators.
This, better to go to someone or somewhere who can actually do the proper tests and get the better results,

I'd rather fork out $50 than use something online to get a true result.
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Old 07-27-2011, 08:45 PM
 
Location: NJ
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on my private fitness forum, they estimated mine to be 9-10%. thats what i expected them to say.
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Old 07-28-2011, 07:46 AM
 
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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on my private fitness forum, they estimated mine to be 9-10%. thats what i expected them to say.
Last time I was measured I was 8.1%, I definantly expect it to have dropped a little since last year.
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Old 07-31-2011, 05:17 PM
 
Location: Houston
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6'1'' - 191lbs

Body Fat: 11.97 %
Fat Weight: 22.9 pounds
Lean Weight: 168.1 pounds

Not bad, but still need to lose some more fat and get more muscle.
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