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question on bodyfat scale?
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Ripped2Shreds
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I bought one on ebay, but it's way off.......says i'm 26%bf........WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY OFFFFFFFFFFFFF
I agree with mvmaxx, they suck. I have one and it says that I am at 25% body fat. Come on!! I have very good definition and vascularity. A caliper test says I'm between 7-8%. Those electromagnetic field bf scales, seem to recognize water as body fat. depending on my water intake for the past few hours, I can be all the way up to 30+% bf according to those things.
this has been discussed many times before. IMO, if you are looking a a scale to give you a moderately accurate reading of your actual bf and a very accurate tracking device of bf gain or loss, than I would recommend the tanita "athlete" scale, that is the more expensive one that remembers your setting, has settings for m/f/c and athlete. There are several caveats:
1. you must weigh yourself consistently first thing in the morning, nude, after taking your morning piss. These scales can fluctate in their readings due to hydration differences. 2. when your hydration goes up, your bf goes down, if you gain five lbs on the weekend of water weight due to carbs and salt, you will weigh more and your bf will go down. 3. if you are sub-10%, they are probably not going to do you much good. I have had a set for five years, keep a daily record and graph my wieght and bf% and have found them to be a very usefull tool for determining if you are gaining or losing fat. They are dead easy to use and do a good job within their limitations. I have used them with a bf5 as low as 8%(briefly!
)Bottom line, buy a set from a place you can return tohem to if you are not happy. Try them for a week and see for yourself.
For most people, submersion weighing is not an option and i think that calipers self-administered at best is a pain in the ass and at worst inaccurate and inconsistent. If you hae a wife/friend/girlfriend that is good at it and do not mind the inconvience, they will do the same kind of job much cheaper.
1. you must weigh yourself consistently first thing in the morning, nude, after taking your morning piss. These scales can fluctate in their readings due to hydration differences. 2. when your hydration goes up, your bf goes down, if you gain five lbs on the weekend of water weight due to carbs and salt, you will weigh more and your bf will go down. 3. if you are sub-10%, they are probably not going to do you much good. I have had a set for five years, keep a daily record and graph my wieght and bf% and have found them to be a very usefull tool for determining if you are gaining or losing fat. They are dead easy to use and do a good job within their limitations. I have used them with a bf5 as low as 8%(briefly!
)Bottom line, buy a set from a place you can return tohem to if you are not happy. Try them for a week and see for yourself.For most people, submersion weighing is not an option and i think that calipers self-administered at best is a pain in the ass and at worst inaccurate and inconsistent. If you hae a wife/friend/girlfriend that is good at it and do not mind the inconvience, they will do the same kind of job much cheaper.
the_only_sepe
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jzch169 said:
a lot of people with experience can tell by just looking, abs beginning to show 9-10% and so on
its true that the more water your holding the lower your bf will read on one of those scales, they work by elct resistnace... so they seem kinda useless to me. I just go by eye. As long as i can see my abs im happy. in the spring and summer i try to bring them out even more. if you look real good who cares what the scale says?
im lookin at the sports authority website and i came across a few bf scales can u guys tell me if theres one that stands out to get thanks!
1.Oregon Scientific's® Pocket Fat Analyzer is a compact-sized device that can measure your body fat at any time, any place. The Pocket Fat Analyzer uses the bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) by passing an insensible current through the human body. The body fat ratio is calculated from the measured BIA, combined with user selectable weight, height, age, and gender. This unit can also be used as an alarm clock in daily life.
2.The BWR102 Scale showcases a wireless remote monitor unit and is designed to measure Body Mass Index for 4 users with a 7-memory function. The large LCD display is easy to read and the scale can accurately read up to 330lbs of weight.
3.Using a patented "foot pad" electrode design with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and a precision digital weight scale, the Tanita Family of 4 Body Fat Monitor measures your body fat and weight in just seconds.
4.The Tanita Family Model scale and body fat monitor features an extra-large 2-line LCD display that shows your weight and body fat simultaneously while instantly comparing this reading to the healthy body range for age and gender.
5.Monitor your body fat and weight quickly and in the privacy of your own home with this Body Fat Monitor Scale. It offers you your body fat in increments of -1.0%
6.Ideal for both children and adults, the Ultimate Scale 2001 from Tanita measures both weight and body fat in just seconds and has an easy - to - use one - piece design.
1.Oregon Scientific's® Pocket Fat Analyzer is a compact-sized device that can measure your body fat at any time, any place. The Pocket Fat Analyzer uses the bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) by passing an insensible current through the human body. The body fat ratio is calculated from the measured BIA, combined with user selectable weight, height, age, and gender. This unit can also be used as an alarm clock in daily life.
2.The BWR102 Scale showcases a wireless remote monitor unit and is designed to measure Body Mass Index for 4 users with a 7-memory function. The large LCD display is easy to read and the scale can accurately read up to 330lbs of weight.
3.Using a patented "foot pad" electrode design with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and a precision digital weight scale, the Tanita Family of 4 Body Fat Monitor measures your body fat and weight in just seconds.
4.The Tanita Family Model scale and body fat monitor features an extra-large 2-line LCD display that shows your weight and body fat simultaneously while instantly comparing this reading to the healthy body range for age and gender.
5.Monitor your body fat and weight quickly and in the privacy of your own home with this Body Fat Monitor Scale. It offers you your body fat in increments of -1.0%
6.Ideal for both children and adults, the Ultimate Scale 2001 from Tanita measures both weight and body fat in just seconds and has an easy - to - use one - piece design.
http://www.thesportsauthority.com/p...58&keywords=Tanita&y=8&x=10&parentPage=search
This is the one that guy was talking about... They work, but i hate them cause they tell me i'm fat! lol.
This is the one that guy was talking about... They work, but i hate them cause they tell me i'm fat! lol.
That is like the model i have only mine has setting for four people. Even on athlete mode first thing in the morning it tells you your fat? hmmmmm
btw, that looks like a pretty good price. I use the scales not only for information but for motivation, They are able to assess changes in my bodyfat on a day to day basis that the mirror does not show.
hmmmmmbtw, that looks like a pretty good price. I use the scales not only for information but for motivation, They are able to assess changes in my bodyfat on a day to day basis that the mirror does not show.
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