For athletes, taking accurate measurements is essential for measuring training progress and monitoring physical changes in the body, as well as providing extra motivation.
Measuring body weight :
For each weigh-in, step on the scales at the same time of day. It's best to weigh yourself on an empty stomach, and without having done any physical activity beforehand.
Measuring body segments :
Make sure you take your measurements in the same place each time so that your monitoring remains consistent.
Measuring the back of your neck :
Place the tape measure around the base of your neck. The measurement should be taken from the widest part of the neck. Make sure the tape is snug, but not too tight.
Chest measurement :
Place the tape measure around the widest part of your chest, just under the armpits. Make sure the tape is snug, but not too tight.
Shoulder measurement :
Place the tape measure around the back of your shoulders, from one end to the other.
Arm measurement :
Place the tape measure around your arm, just above your elbow.
Forearm measurement :
Place the tape measure around the widest part of your forearm.
Waist measurement :
Place the tape measure around your natural waistline, which is just above your belly button.
Hip measurement :
Place the tape measure around the widest part of your hips.
Thigh measurement :
Place the tape measure around the widest part of your thigh.
Calf measurement :
Place the tape measure around the widest part of your calf.