Do Body Fat Scales Help?

Body Fat Scales

I hear from many people that have been exercising and eating properly for a week, but yet they are panicking because the scale weight hasn't changed.

When asked if their clothes fit better, they often answer "Yes", but quickly return to the dilemma of the scale and the lack of change.

Too many of us are hung up on scale weight only.

If you feel this way, then let me recommend four ways of monitoring your physical changes in order to assure you that you are losing fat and not losing strength or muscle.

First, take tape measure circumference measures of your arms, chest, waist, hip, and thigh. The waist circumference should go down significantly, while your arm and thigh measurements should go down to a lesser extent. Your chest measurement may also go down if you have a lot of back fat to lose.

If possible, have a reliable fitness professional take regular skinfold caliper measurements to help you estimate your body fat level. Do this every 4 weeks under similar conditions and you'll see that you are losing fat and gaining muscle while losing Turbulence Training. The third measurement is a new one I've added to the list...the electronic body fat scale.

First, let me say that these scales are most often inaccurate...However, they should be reliable if you take your body fat measurement under consistent conditions each time.

That way, you'll be able to track your changes reliably, even though you might not truly be the 13.67% body fat that the scale suggests, your change each week should be a reliable measure of how your body is changing.

And the fourth and final measurement is to test your strength levels. Your strength should not decrease during Turbulence Training, unless you are an elite powerlifter or bodybuilder.

Since the majority of people train with high reps and light weight, you can actually expect to gain strength when you start Turbulence Training. Take all of these measures now and then re-test in 4 weeks. Or even in 2 weeks. You'll find that your strength levels are the same (or better) and that you have lost inches and pounds of fat, but not muscle.

However, I must mention the disclaimer that your results depend significantly on your nutrition. No matter how good the program, if you don't eat according to a good fat loss plan, you'll never reach your fat loss goals. Aim to make small, consistent improvements and you'll get the most out of your workouts.

Reliable testing on a consistent basis will tell the true story,

CB

P.S. The Home Gym Secrets Call is now up...

Click HERE for the call

Kyle shows you the best set-ups for home gyms, and I come up with a few home-gym workouts for fat loss and muscle building.



body fat scales