Wellness

[hckynutjohn]

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@sidsmom wrote:

Like many posters before me, I'm looking at one of many of your responses with tilted head & a WTF look on my face. =:/

"16%" comment doesn't make a sense in reference to my post.

I said nothing of a 16%...anything.  =:/

Body Fat % is important info to have, but it's not a required piece of info.  Stating such would create an excuse for many.

99.99999999% (yep, I'm using it again!) of the people out there losing weight, getting better biomarkers at the doctor, feeling better......just want to look good in a pair of skinny jeans.   Knowing what your BF% is not needed.

I commend the OP for wanting to step outside the 'health box' to acquire this information...especially since I'm assuming she/he is not a professional athlete REQUIRED to know this info...much like Olympic athletes.

Again, the OP can get a VERY accurate % for a normal Jane/Joe just by using the caliper method...or the Bod Pod.  No sense 'jumping into a pond' for that 1-2% differential. 

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I'll speak only for myself not for "many other posters". You made a false statement regarding the accuracy of calipers, and chose to challenge the accuracy in my original post.  Now I see no reference to your false statement about caliper testing accuracy. I see a WTF comment and very little else pertaining to my post.

I've stated for years on this forum, long before your nic appeared, that "numbers on any body weight scale", tell a person little to nothing about their body. Body Composition numbers actually say something tangible when it comes to a persons interest in their body weight.

A person doesn't need a "numbers only scale" to tell how there clothes fit or whether or not they feel better, nor do they need a Body Composition test to give them the same answer.

I explained in my original (long response), the only reason I went deep into Body Composition was because the OP mentioned the words " Body Composition Measurements" in their opening thread. I then thought I would add my experiences and background first hand knowledge on the topic. Why you chose to challenge my fact proven comments? Only you hold the answer to that one. Maybe it is just WTF!

hckynut(john)

[debcakes]

Why do we need such accurate measurements? I have a mirror that keeps me well informed. I feel it is quite accurate. This is not meant to be a snarky remark. I really would like to know when such accurate measurement is important to have.

[hckynutjohn]

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@debcakes wrote:

Why do we need such accurate measurements?  I would really like to know when such accurate measurement is important to have.

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Hi debcakes,

Simple answer? Most people don't.  However!  People on a " goal oriented"   program like to measure their progress, be it "numbers only scale body weight" and/or muscle to fat body ratio. I think most wanting to lose weight are more mentally gratified by seeing numbers, be it scale numbers and/ or  body composition ratio of muscle to fat.

In my 2 different 36 sessions of Cardiac Rehab after each of my 2 heart attacks, body fat to muscle measurements, both before and after each 36 sessions, were a "Requirement" complete the sessions. That is just 1 example when just "ordinary/non-athletic" people would have an "important need to have accuracy"  with those numbers.

As in most other sports or hobbies:  bowling/golf,running, those participants like numbers(measurements) be it weight/time/speed/ distance covered, to see their progress. Is it necessary?  Not really, unless one is competing against others, but most like to know these numbers.

My post intent here was not to start a "who knows what and why".  Since my thinking when I saw the OP mention, "body composition measurement", was their possible interest in their muscle to fat ratio. I come from a background where that terminology is common place.

That of being around many competitive runners/hockey players/speed skaters, just to name a few.  I also was personally involved in 2 Exercise Physiology Studies, which gave me a personal experience background of, what is, and what is not, in the realm of these types of studies.

hckynut(john)

[morganjen]

debcakes, Our hopsital opened a new Wellness Center and it is part of the program when you sign up. I was just curious as to what mine is.

I did the Bod Pod today and it was a trip! I made it through being shut inside for the duration of the test. It wasn't as bad as I had thought. They also did a resting metabolic rate test. All in all, my numbers are great and I am happy.