Body measurements Info

Measure all around the body total circumference. Measure the circumference of your chest. It gives an approximate measure of your total body fat and indicates whether youre overweight or obese. Body mass index bmi is a measure of your weight relative to your height. Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for other diseases and conditions such as diabetes heart disease hypertension osteoarthritis and some cancers. Also make sure that when you circle your chest waist.

Body measurements are a prerequisite to pattern construction. Generally take measurements in an unflexed state and before your workout not after. Manual measuring requires a high degree of skill and is time consuming. To get the most accurate measurements use a cloth tape measure not a metal one and measure yourself on your bare skin not over clothes except for your inseam. Keep the feet together relax your muscles and stand up straight. Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below.

You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement. Pull the tape tight keeping pressure against but not pinching the skin and ensure the tape is kept level and not. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. The size and fit of a garment depends upon the accuracy. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap it around under your armpits around your shoulder blades and back to the front to get the measurement.

Or hips the tape is level and not too tight or too loose. At present we are in the transition between traditional manual measuring by tape measure and computerised body scanning or using photographic systems. Consistency is essential measure under the same conditions and using the same equipment each time. It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure.