Hydrostatic Underwater Weighing
It's a way to measure your body fat percentage.
If you've never heard of it, we're not that different.
Before this past weekend, I vaguely knew it existed, but had never looked into it.
Then something interesting happened.
First off, this occurred on a Beachbody cruise I was sent on as a reward for helping people get going with their fitness over the past year.
So I was feeling pretty good about myself on one hand, yet I was hanging out with a bunch of other coaches who were in phenomenal shape, making sure I picked the right swimsuit that wasn't too tight, shirts that weren't too tight.
.
.
not getting a ton of sun since I didn't like laying out in front of everyone.
.
.
kind of a bummer, especially when I'm promoting health and fitness.
So on the Thursday of the cruise, a coach approached some of us with the idea to do a body fat percentage loss contest with a monetary buy-in, winner takes all.
I saw this as a chance to focus, and also to see JUST how far I have to go to get where I want to be.
The actual hydrostatic underwater weighing was a fun experience.
It was warm water, very comfortable, but of course there's the anxiety of dipping your head under, pushing out all the air, and staying under for a few more seconds.
The caliper pinching was rather painful, but I'm glad they did it, so I can enter all of those stats into the Beachbody Club tracker and really track every part of my progress! Here are the results I got from both tests, so these are my official "Before" stats: Caliper info: Chest: 23mm Axilia: 27mm Tricep: 10mm Back: 33mm Abdomen: 27mm Hip: 27mm Thigh: 15mm Density: 1.
04 Fat Pounds: 54 Lean Pounds: 181 Healthy Weight: 217 Pounds to lose: 18 Athletic Weight: 207 Pounds to lose: 28 % Fat: 23 Underwater Weight Measurements: Density: 1.
04 Fat Pounds: 57 Lean Pounds: 178 Healthy Weight: 213 Pounds to lose: 22 Athletic Weight: 203 Pounds to lose: 32 % Fat: 24 Healthy Body Fat: 16.
5% Athletic Body Fat: 12.
5% Age: 33 Height: 74.
3" Hip Girth: 109mm W/H ratio: 0.
94 Weight: 235.
2lbs Waist Girth: 102.
0cm BMI: 30 So I have a ways to go.
Want to go there with me? Check your area for these tests, or see if there are similar tests you can take.
Face your fears, get the measurements.
Then make a plan of action to DO something about it.
You'll be that much more satisfied when you do.
Comment below if you decide to take the challenge!
If you've never heard of it, we're not that different.
Before this past weekend, I vaguely knew it existed, but had never looked into it.
Then something interesting happened.
First off, this occurred on a Beachbody cruise I was sent on as a reward for helping people get going with their fitness over the past year.
So I was feeling pretty good about myself on one hand, yet I was hanging out with a bunch of other coaches who were in phenomenal shape, making sure I picked the right swimsuit that wasn't too tight, shirts that weren't too tight.
.
.
not getting a ton of sun since I didn't like laying out in front of everyone.
.
.
kind of a bummer, especially when I'm promoting health and fitness.
So on the Thursday of the cruise, a coach approached some of us with the idea to do a body fat percentage loss contest with a monetary buy-in, winner takes all.
I saw this as a chance to focus, and also to see JUST how far I have to go to get where I want to be.
The actual hydrostatic underwater weighing was a fun experience.
It was warm water, very comfortable, but of course there's the anxiety of dipping your head under, pushing out all the air, and staying under for a few more seconds.
The caliper pinching was rather painful, but I'm glad they did it, so I can enter all of those stats into the Beachbody Club tracker and really track every part of my progress! Here are the results I got from both tests, so these are my official "Before" stats: Caliper info: Chest: 23mm Axilia: 27mm Tricep: 10mm Back: 33mm Abdomen: 27mm Hip: 27mm Thigh: 15mm Density: 1.
04 Fat Pounds: 54 Lean Pounds: 181 Healthy Weight: 217 Pounds to lose: 18 Athletic Weight: 207 Pounds to lose: 28 % Fat: 23 Underwater Weight Measurements: Density: 1.
04 Fat Pounds: 57 Lean Pounds: 178 Healthy Weight: 213 Pounds to lose: 22 Athletic Weight: 203 Pounds to lose: 32 % Fat: 24 Healthy Body Fat: 16.
5% Athletic Body Fat: 12.
5% Age: 33 Height: 74.
3" Hip Girth: 109mm W/H ratio: 0.
94 Weight: 235.
2lbs Waist Girth: 102.
0cm BMI: 30 So I have a ways to go.
Want to go there with me? Check your area for these tests, or see if there are similar tests you can take.
Face your fears, get the measurements.
Then make a plan of action to DO something about it.
You'll be that much more satisfied when you do.
Comment below if you decide to take the challenge!
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