Body Fat Testing--How to get an accurate reading with loose skin?

ChaChaCha
on 5/20/11 10:33 am - Cleveland, OH
I would like to have my body fat tested but I hesitate to have a caliper pinch done because I have loose skin in the area they will pinch.  Has anyone had this done and found the results to be accurate or innacurate? 

Ideally I'd like to get the test where they submerge you in water to get the most accurate body fat percentage but I cannot seem to find a gym in the Cleveland area that does this.  Thanks!
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Elaine2
on 5/20/11 10:48 am - Atlanta, GA
Don't know anything about the testing but you might try the Cleveland Clinic instead of a gym.
(deactivated member)
on 5/20/11 11:03 am, edited 5/20/11 11:03 am
Caliper testing is notoriously inaccurate.. Do the Bod Pod if you cannot find a hydrostatic tank. I am sure BodPod is in your area. Also- gyms would not be the places to find either- hospitals, fitness rehab clinics.. 
Eileen36
on 5/20/11 11:09 am - PA
If you're looking for something cheap (not sure how accurate it is - maybe others can comment), my gym does a handheld devise. If you just need it for comparison as you're losing, it would be fine.
 



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