Hydrodensitometry Weighing

theGOOCH · May 20, 2008

Where does one go to get Hydrodensitometry (underwater) Weighing?

I've had trouble finding it via email searches. I'd like to get a good idea what my body fat% really is and it sounds like it's perhaps the best method.

...also what is a typical price for having this done?

NBS 4life · May 20, 2008

Its pricey. I know a physiologist that has the equipment. The thing about it is how that you need water then the equipment blah blah blah go DEXA

theGOOCH · May 20, 2008

Is dexa cheaper? Do you have to have a prescription from a doc, or just go?

bryanlee · May 20, 2008

You might check with any major colleges in your area. They may be able to help you out.

theGOOCH · May 20, 2008

I did a couple searches online for dexa scans and saw the price of $250 a couple times

That's like 3 tanks of gas:yelrotflmao:

danboyle · May 20, 2008

Colleges are a great idea...

Do you use the scales that send the electric pulse through your body to measure fat?

I know they can be pretty inaccurate, at least mine seems to be. Just wanted to know what you might have seen with your experience.

theGOOCH · May 20, 2008

I'll check colleges Miami U, Xavier and UC (Cincinnati) are all close

theGOOCH · May 20, 2008

danboyle said:
Colleges are a great idea...

Do you use the scales that send the electric pulse through your body to measure fat?

I know they can be pretty inaccurate, at least mine seems to be. Just wanted to know what you might have seen with your experience.

My calipers say 9.4%, U.S Navy method says 13.2%. I think my eyeball method tells me somewhere between those 2. My Tanita scale says between 18-21% I don't believe for a second I'm that high