Pinching for Progress: The Science of Measuring Progress

Are you tired of guessing whether or not your fitness routine is actually working? It's time to start measuring your progress objectively.
​
Tracking your progress is crucial for making adjustments to your exercise and nutrition plans. Without objective measurements, it's difficult to know if you're actually making the desired improvements in your physical fitness. One way to measure your body fat is through the caliper method. This method involves using a tool called a caliper to pinch the skin at different locations on your body and measure the thickness of the skinfold. This measurement is then used to estimate your body fat percentage. The most common sites to measure are your triceps, subscapular, supraspinal, abdominal and thigh.


But, it's important to note that the accuracy of the measurement can be improved by consistent use of the same trainer in the same conditions. Also, it's important to remember that body fat percentage is not the only metric that should be measured to track your progress. Other indicators such as body weight, strength, sleep quality and quantity should also be taken into account when tracking your progress.
​

In conclusion, measuring your fitness progress objectively is key to making adjustments to your exercise and nutrition plans. The caliper method is one way to measure your body fat percentage, but it's important to keep in mind that it's not the only metric that should be measured and that accuracy can be improved by consistent use of the same trainer in the same conditions. So, don't leave your progress up to chance, start measuring it today!