You can find fabric tape measures at almost any art craft or fabric store near you. Place the measuring tape about a 12 inch above your belly button at the narrowest part of your waist to measure around your torso.
Taking Body Measurements How To Track Fitness Progress
Body measurements for working out. When measuring your waist exhale and measure before inhaling again. Generally take measurements in an unflexed state and before your workout not after. First decide which areas of your body you plan to measure regularly. 2 take body measurements go to a craft store and buy a cheap tape measure or buy one of these self help tape measures. Taking your body measurements before during and after your fitness transformation is very important. Make sure your measurements are taken under the same conditions each time.
Also make sure you measure the same location each week kind of weird i know but i pick freckles on my arms and legs so i know exactly where to measure each week. Find or buy a non elastic tape measure which will conform best to your body and provide the most accurate measurements. Watch this video to learn how to take a simple set of body measurements to help you track how. Common areas include waist hips chest thighs and arms. Keep the feet together relax your muscles and stand up straight. What you need to take your measurements dont worrytaking body part measurements is super easy.
All you need is a flexible tape measure fabric not metal and a method to track your results like one of my above measurement trackers. Consistency is essential measure under the same conditions and using the same equipment each time.