Measurements show me how the shape of your body is changing when I'm not able to do body fat testing with you regularly. These are NOT mandatory unless you're an online only client, but they are a great measure of feedback.
NOTES:
- Use a soft measuring tape to do your measurements.
- If you don't have a soft measuring tape, just use a piece of string and measure it with a ruler.
- To get an accurate measurement, always measure in the same place of your body and use the same tightness.
- You want the measuring tape to be taut. If your skin bulges around the tape it's too tight and if it can move around it's not tight enough.
- Don't suck in your stomach or puff out your chest. You're only cheating yourself!
TAKING MEASUREMENTS:
Chest: Tape measure should go right under the armpits and straight across the chest, with arms relaxed.
Waist: This is the NARROWEST part of the waist, straight across.
Navel: This is done at the belly button level.
Hips: You'll need to stand sideways to get this measurement. The tape measure should go at the largest part of your buttocks, and go straight around.
Bicep: This is done on the RIGHT arm, half way between your shoulder and your elbow.
Quad: This is done on the RIGHT leg, half way between your hip bone and kneecap.
Calf: This is done on the RIGHT leg, at the largest part of your calf muscle.
