Anyone else had a body fat scan?

[EssCee]

I had a STYKU body scan at my local gym and it was really fascinating. It says my body fat is 22.6%, which puts me in the 'fit' category (based on body fat % alone... not measuring anything else). I do work out regularly so I'm pretty pleased that it shows in my results, although I don't think I look super lean or anything (prob as I'm short).

Does anyone use these scans as a tool for tracking progress in the gym/tweaks to diet?

no but i would love one! wonder if there's one local to me I can have?

It was really interesting... gives all your measurements as well. Who knew you could measure that many parts of your body...

How much did it cost EssCee? I doubt I'd spend that much to find out, but am slightly curious. I presume I'm well > average. (I blame my "big bones" ).

£25 (normally £45). Much more affordable than the DEXA type scans, I think!

wow, that's good. Almost tempting. Much better than the $125 I found in downtown NYC.

Styku just uses circumference measurements though, doesn't it? So it's an approximation at best. DEXA is way more accurate.

I had a sit in a bubble one in my swim costume as part of a uni trial. I scarily came out with high body fat nearer 40% I had cycled 20miles to/from the appt I wasn’t unfit just fat! That was a year ago I’ve since taken up running and completed a HM and a triathlon but I’m still a size 16 just fitter and more toned I’d love to know if my body fat is still that high but don’t know how to find out.

skigirl The problem is that there are few reliable methods that are affordable to the general public in terms of absolute measurement (they can show progress with a reasonable degree of accuracy though). Dexa is the gold standard for absolute measurements, and can also show fat distribution) but expensive and often only in the sports science departments of universities or hospitals (primary use is bone density measurements). The skin fold test with callipers is actually pretty good for showing progress although again, the measurements dont translate brilliantly to a %. HTH.