Tanita Scale reading

[cyrex]

I know these things aren't anywhere near as accurate as they say, but what is a normal reading for body water %? for someone with 17% bf?

 

[cyrex]

k. I'm stupid LoL
afte searching google for a 2 days to find this.. i did one last try:
http://www.healthgoods.com/Shopping...ucts/Tanita_Body_Fat_Weight_Scale_BF_680W.asp

so my 60% reading on that isn't that crazy

 

[Mr.X]

I know these things aren't anywhere near as accurate as they say, but what is a normal reading for body water %? for someone with 17% bf?

Water retention, electrolyte imbalance and sweating, can all cause a false outcome. I wouldn't depend on this TT scale at all.

 

[cyrex]

Yeah, I know I know
i'm just trying to use the thing to track relative progress.

 

[Mr.X]

i'm just trying to use the thing to track relative progress.

it's not a valid way to track progress...measuring tape would be more accurate IMO

 

[cyrex]

I use measuring tape too
calipers are on their way

 

[pong21]

I like when my scale says I am 22% bf and I can see 4 abs really good, the last 2 are on the way.

 

[JKurz1]

Actually, If you use it the same time day in and day out on the same diet, it will give you a reasonable track of whether u are losing fat or gaining.........

Mine reads between 11-13%, I'm sitting around 8%