Define its parameters will help you tape measure. Note that it should not be stretched. Otherwise, the measurement will not be accurate. It is best to make them always one and the same instrument, to eliminate the possibility of discrepancies tapes to each other. In any case, the difference between the readings of "before" and "after" would be more accurate if you do not change the tape to the other.
If you have the opportunity, ask someone to measure you. Evidence in this case will be more accurate than when you make the measurements yourself. Stand up straight, with your back straight. When measuring the hips, place the tape measure horizontally, trying to reach the outermost points. The tape must not be too tight, or vice versa, is weakened.
Go to the waist. In contrast to the measurement technique thighs, here you have to position the measuring tape so that it covered the narrowest part. When measuring try to relax, the stomach should not be retracted. A tape or pull too hard to get the most reliable data.
When measuring the chest is a ribbon so that it would pass on the outermost places. The measurement is made on the exhale. Note that knowing your chest, you can easily determine the size of your clothes Russian. To do this, simply divide the total by two.
To measure the height, leaning against a wall or other flat vertical surface. The back should be straight, heels and head should touch the selected surface. With the help of a book or a ruler to locate the point on the wall that matches your growth. Then measure the distance from it to the floor. When measuring growth do not forget to take off your shoes.