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Anyone out there with long term experience of these? Are they very accurate? Do they make the whole weight reduction thing more complicated or less so?
Our electronic bathroom scale has just 'died' so we're looking to buy a new one. Found this sitewww.scalesontheweb.co.ukwhich seems to be very good. Whole lot of different scales available including the body fat monitor type. Incidentally I've heard that people who carry a lot of muscle don't find these scales to be so accurate. Why is that? [Edited by andrewdelvard - 9/2/2003 6:07:40 PM] |
Save yourself the money, stand in the mirror and take a look, if unsure take a picture, show it to other and see what they say. Maybe n ot as scientific but then again what is.
You could grade it say; Waif like slim not so slim Does my bum look big in this looking a bit chunky Who ate some of the pies Who ate all the pies Bloater Fat as feck Pass me the Atkins book i'm a gonna jam it in my mouth so's i can't eat no more I'll get my (XXXL coat) ;) [Edited by Paul Habgood - 9/3/2003 3:50:15 PM] |
I have a set. My advice would be don't bother with them.
I have my bf% measured at my gym. |
Hi Turbokitty! Do they use the water immersion method or calipers?
My Gym (Cannons) just has the scales you can buy. |
They use bioelectrical impedance, but their kit is rather more accurate than the bathroom scales.
The scales seem to do some sort of guestimate based on weight. It was pointed out on here some time ago that if you measure your body fat on the scales, then immediately do so again, but holding a non-metallic weight, (so as not to interfere with the electrical pulse), the second reading is higher. The kit they use at the gym isn't based on weight. I don't know much about it, except that it's supposed to be reasonably accurate. |
They use bioelectrical impedance, but their kit is rather more accurate than the bathroom scales]They use bioelectrical impedance, but their kit is rather more accurate than the bathroom scales Guess I'll buy a decent set of ordinary bathroom scales and maybe one of these.... Salter 590 Body Fat Analyzer / Mass Index Description: Hand Held Body Fat Analyser. Shows fat as a % of body, plus healthy-ratio indicator, simple and safe – just place hands on sensors! Battery operated, with large LCD display, 15 person memory, no need to undress, measures in seconds and can be used with existing bathroom scales. Bio Impedance Analysis system passes tiny, safe electrical impulses through the upper body to distinguish between fat tissue and lean muscle, ideal for better diet control. Includes 4 x AAA 1.5v batteries. 5 Year Guarantee. [Edited by andrewdelvard - 9/3/2003 9:37:27 AM] [Edited by andrewdelvard - 9/3/2003 9:38:11 AM] |
save your money and get a skin-fold caliper test done instead
or just get a set of calipers yourself (£10ish) and learn how to take the measurements electronic systems are just not accurate... for comparative purposes they may be ok. of course, a hydrostatic water tank test is the only totally accurate way.. but skin-fold generally comes close. |
Andrew,
I have a Tanita set - I will find out the name tonight if you wish. I have the box. It is less than 6 months old and barely used (less than 10 times). Let me know if you are interested. Simon |
i have a top end bio imp device and it is far more accurate than any skin fold test i have ever seen (i have carried out about 2500 skin fold tests on clients....i would say about 10% of ppl "trained" to do these test do them right....i put no faith in them at all other than as a comparative test for yourself week to week)
My bio imp test have always been close to my imersion test results. T |
i have a top end bio imp device |
Have a look here www.salveo.co.uk they sell those fat monitors
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