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Skinfold self-testing is now possible because instead of using the traditional three
or four site skinfold formulas that require a second person, the Accu Measure only
requires a skinfold to be taken at ONE SITE - the Illiac crest (also known as
"suprailliac" or top of the hip bone), and you can measure that spot yourself!
Based on this single measurement, you simply refer to a body fat interpretation
chart for an accurate estimate of total body fat.
Some people wonder whether the one site iliac crest pinch test is inaccurate,
especially if they store more fat in their lower bodies than they do around the
waist. The truth is, it doesn't matter where you store the most fat. What matters is
that you have a method you can use regularly, which gives you consistent readings
you can use to compare one week's results to the next, and the Accu Measure does
that beautifully.
Studies have shown that measuring at three or four sites does increase accuracy
slightly, but not greatly so – so don't worry that the Accu measure only requires
pinching one spot. Research has also shown that measuring more than four
skinfold sites does not always increase accuracy further. In fact, if the tester is
inexperienced, it can actually increase the margin for error).
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