I believe that the best place to measure is around the widest part. Watch this video to learn how to take a simple set of body measurements to help you track how.
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How do you measure your body. Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. Use the correct type of tape measure. You will want to use a soft cloth or flexible plasticrubber tape measure such as is used in sewing. Taking your body measurements before during and after your fitness transformation is very important. Use the tape to circle. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap.
There are various tools you can use to measure body composition. Some are incredibly expensive and can only be found in hospitals or clinics. When taking body measurements you need to use the correct type of tape measure. To get an accurate measurement wrap the tape around your waist in line with your tummy button ensuring that the tape measure is in line the whole way around. Visceral fat surrounds your organs and its more difficult to measure. Then measure your biceps halfway between the elbow and the shoulder and record it as well.
Many people are often unsure where to measure in the hip area. You can use body fat calipersor bioelectrical impedance to measure this kind of adipose tissue. Finally measure each thigh around the largest portion. Measure the circumference of your waist. Do not use a metal measuring tape such as is used in construction it will be inaccurate. Move on to your hips measuring around the largest part of the butt with the heels of your feet together.
Measure your waist approximately 1 inch above the bellybutton. Measure the circumference of your chest.
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