[Sportsandrec] Braille cloth measuring tape forbodymeasurementsand talking body fat scale?

[Roger Acuna]

these are great alternative options.  However, the most accurate way to 
measure body fat is the water submerging  method.   As I said, these are 
great ideas for just taking general measurements. Best of luck. Roger
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From: "Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV)" <Tonia.Gatton at ky.gov>
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forbodymeasurementsand talking body fat scale?


>I think Maxi Aids had one and the other was on a site that specializes
> in scales.  I believe the altterwas called a "My Weigh Phoenix Talking
> Body Fat Scale".
>
> Tonia
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> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 9:33 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Braille cloth measuring tape for
> bodymeasurementsand talking body fat scale?
>
> Hi Tonia,
> Good questions.  I don't know about the cloth measuring tape with raised
> lines.  How about checking with Us Association of Blind Athletes.
> Otherwise ask your personal trainer to take them.  Taking measurements
> gives you valuable information and you can track progress.  They will
> measure on certain  body locations.  They will likely measure your waste
> and hips.
> As you lose fat your body measurements will go down.
>
> You've seen talking body fat scales?  Where are they?  MaybeIndependent
> living Aids?
> These BIA scales give you a rough estimate.  However more accurate body
> composition testing is by skinfold testing with three or more skin
> sites.
> So I'd recommend your trainer do that sort of test for you; they are
> trained to do this.  But make sure the same sex of person does it to
> you.
>
> Take care.
>
> Ashley
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> From: "Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV)" <Tonia.Gatton at ky.gov>
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> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Braille cloth measuring tape for body
> measurementsand talking body fat scale?
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>
>> Hi!  Does anyone know where I might find a cloth measuring tape with
>> braille or raised lines, to use for taking body measurements?  Also,
>> I've seen a couple talking body fat scales (BIA) on the internet.  Do
>> any of you have one of these?  If so, are they fairly accurate?  I'd
>> like to find one that also announces water weight but I haven't ran
>> across one yet.
>>
>> Thanks for your help!
>>
>> Tonia
>>
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