Originally posted by Jill666
Actually, I got curious, and found a site that uses body measurements by tape to culculate body fat, and came up with 15.6 % for me, which sounds more in line with what Bagatha said... also found out my waist is 26" not bad for an old chick![]()
Thanks for the link. I'm also kind of curious about the woman BF content. Obviously I'm not a woman but your 15.6 sounds like it could be high. I've been tested on a regular basis in my gym. I was preparing to take my 2nd black test last july. 8 months before the test I started a powerlifting program along with cardio work. They were concerned a little about the way I lifted weights and performed my cardio. I push myself to absolute limits on everything I do. Now 3 months in advance my training was switching to more cardio and less weights. 1 month prior went to all cardio 5 days a week for 40min. a day. My BF (approx.-that's all you really can do) went down to between 7.2 -7.6. Once again that's an appoximate there's really no way to get an exact figure. I'm 5'7" as well and 154. I know I'm male but if I took off 30 pounds I'd be left with bare bones.

