Bod pod vs hand held bf % Test

[automaticj5]

Ok guys -- This has got me in a hugeeee twist...

I have been tested serveral times in a bod pod and as many times as I want on a handheld bf tester....

No joke -- the bodpod is about 10% higher each time... how does this even make sense???


Also, on the handheld -- what is the true difference when they say "normal" or "athlete" as far as the mode you can choose.. I play ball a few times a week and workout 4-5x a week -- so what am I considered? I have always been an athlete but dont play professional sports..

 

[Azinine]

The bod pod measures your visceral fat which the calipers can't. So, your bf % will always be higher with a bod pod. This is your TRUE bf %, though.

 

[automaticj5]

ahh -- gotcha -- well I will stick to the handhelds hahaha

 

[ExtraMile]

are their any ways of estimating your bodyfat without using equipment?

 

[Azinine]

There are websites like this one: http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/bfb

This only gives you a rough estimate, though.

 

[ExtraMile]

allright.. but what does it mean by "waist length at naval?"

 

[automaticj5]

im guessing measure your actual waist line -- then again at the naval level. (usually thats where a "belly" will stick out most)

 

[ExtraMile]

alright cheers.

 

[mcgurk1888]

anyone tried the metal plates you stand on with your bare feet to measure your bodyfat, was wondering how accurate they are