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body fat scales

runningcat76
runningcat76 Posts: 82
edited February 12 in Social Groups
Hi all,
I'd like to get some scales which measure body fat as well as weight. Can anyone recommend some decent ones? Nothing too flashy or expensive, just reliable!

Thanks

Clare

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  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    I've got the Omron BF508 scales (£36 on Amazon) which use hand and feet sensors. As long as you are consistent with when you use them you should get enough accuracy to track trends. I took mine along when I had a BodPod analysis done and the numbers were very close.

    Beware that BIA scales are affected quite dramatically by hydration levels.
  • Garfy117
    Garfy117 Posts: 30 Member
    I have the fitbit aria. Expensive, but hold their value well so not a bad investment. That said, I reckon a cheap pair of callipers might be more use for body fat measurement.
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