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Measure the circumference of your chest. Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for other diseases and conditions such as diabetes heart disease hypertension osteoarthritis and some cancers. Measure all around the body total circumference. Body mass index bmi is a measure of your weight relative to your height. 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.

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. Consistency is essential measure under the same conditions and using the same equipment each time. At present we are in the transition between traditional manual measuring by tape measure and computerised body scanning or using photographic systems. The size and fit of a garment depends upon the accuracy. Or hips the tape is level and not too tight or too loose. Body measurements are a prerequisite to pattern construction.

Keep the feet together relax your muscles and stand up straight. Also make sure that when you circle your chest waist. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. 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. It gives an approximate measure of your total body fat and indicates whether youre overweight or obese.

Generally take measurements in an unflexed state and before your workout not after. Pull the tape tight keeping pressure against but not pinching the skin and ensure the tape is kept level and not. Manual measuring requires a high degree of skill and is time consuming. It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure.