Electronic body fat analyzer

missmaya24

Has anyone tried one? How accurate is it? Any recommendations?

Amarillo_NDN

depending if you get scale type or hand held type, they give you a percentage as it only calculate the part of the body you measure with. Scales are with feet, and then there is the hand held model. For me, I am looking into the scale that has the hand held device as well. They give you a lot of info, but just remember, nothing gives you 100% accuracy.

SafariLara

They tend to have a small error percentage. The most accurate test is actually the fat pinch method. Or so they told me at school. I dont know where you'd buy one of the pincher things though... haha

YeaILift

There is no reason to buy such an expensive piece of equipment unless you plan on becoming a profession body builder. Simply get a cheap pair of calipers. Even if it isn't 100% accurate, you can still measure progress over the weeks/months/years.

www.tinyurl.com/2ea2wm3
Accu Measure Fitness 2000 Caliper

haleighallen

hydrostatic testing would be the best and most accurate way to check. but it can be pricey to have it done.

MariSama44

Callipers are troublesome because you cant always tell where you measured last or where it is appropriate to measure. Its easier to let someone else who's trained do that to take your measurements for you.

If you want an electronic at home device, stick with the handheld ones, I have an Omron body fat analyzer and as long as you take readings consistantly, only at one time of the day, before you eat and before you've had alot of water (I do it right after I've gotten up and gone to the bathroom) Its relatively accurate. Accurate enough to chart your progress!

Stay away from body fat analyzers in scales because usualy they dont work correctly, or they end up giving you a higher percentage of error because they measure through your legs: a part of the body that generally has more fat in it than your arms and upper torso.

KarenBorter

I use a caliper ... or you could pay for the hydrostatic testing

KarenBorter

There is no reason to buy such an expensive piece of equipment unless you plan on becoming a profession body builder. Simply get a cheap pair of calipers. Even if it isn't 100% accurate, you can still measure progress over the weeks/months/years.

www.tinyurl.com/2ea2wm3
Accu Measure Fitness 2000 Caliper

I have the 3000 haha you can get it at GNC

BR1986FB

I have both the hand held monitor and the caliper. Not a fan of the electronic version. There seems to be a 5-8% difference (higher reading) in the electronic than the caliper.