MYOTape is the perfect way of keeping a log of your gains or loses. The MYOTape is a specially designed to measure cylinder shaped objests; perfect
for your arms, legs chest and waist. With this I am able to track my body measurements and progress as my muscles grow and my unwanted fat goes away!
Simple to use:
1. Pull the tape around any body part that you want to measure.
2. Place the rod at the end of the tape into the circular slot.
3. Press the center button and let the tape retract to a snug fit.
4. Read and record your measurement on the outer edge of the tape measure.
| Date |
| 09/03/09 |
40.25" |
34.25" |
12.25" |
22.00" |
| 09/04/09 |
41.00" |
32.25" |
12.50" |
22.00" |
| 09/05/09 |
42.00" |
32.50" |
12.75" |
22.00" |
| 09/06/09 |
41.00" |
32.75" |
12.75" |
22.00" |
| 09/07/09 |
41.50" |
32.50" |
13.00" |
22.00" |
| 09/09/09 |
41.50" |
33.00" |
13.00" |
22.00" |
| 09/10/09 |
41.50" |
33.00" |
13.00" |
22.25" |
| 09/11/09 |
42.00" |
33.00" |
13.00" |
22.00" |
Taking your measurements is an excellent way to keep track of your changing shape as you get fit. When you burn fat and increase your muscle mass, you may weigh a bit more even though your body is getting tighter and smaller. I only measure 4 points of interest but here is how you can take 10 different body measurements. Remember to keep your muscles relaxed while you're measuring.
1. Bust: Don't squish yourself -- measure all the way around your bust and back right at your nipple line, and make sure the tape measure is not lower.
2. Chest: Measure under your breasts but as high up as you can go, keeping the tape measure parallel to this line when you reach it around your back.
3. Waist: Measure wherever it is the smallest (if you have no waist go around yourself right at the navel line).
4. Hips: Measure at the very biggest part -- even if that is so low that you are almost on the top of your thighs.
5. Midway: Measure midway between the very biggest part of your hips and your waist.
6. Thighs: Measure wherever they are the biggest.
7. Knees: Measure right above the knee.
8. Calves: Measure wherever they are the biggest.
9. Upper arm: Measure wherever they are biggest above your elbows.
10. Forearms: Measure wherever they are biggest below your elbows.
Remeasure yourself every couple of months. It may seem discouraging to see your measurements when you start a diet plan, but once your begin to see results, the feeling of accomplishment is wonderful. Even if you have been on a program for a while, it's not too late -- it is great to watch your body continue to change. Get your tape measure and get started now!
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