Body analysis scale

moleighsmom

Does anyone own one of these that they really like? Was thinking of getting one but curious if they are all that accurate.

RonSwanson66

Does anyone own one of these that they really like? Was thinking of getting one but curious if they are all that accurate.

They aren't accurate at all. Save your money.

http://weightology.net/weightologyweekly/?page_id=218

MercenaryNoetic26

I'd say mine is off about 2% body fat. It tells me I'm fatter. LOL

Escape_Artist

I'd say mine is off about 2% body fat. It tells me I'm fatter. LOL

Same here, mine told me I was 33% and my DEXA scan gave me 22% (quite a difference...)
The really aren't accurate

chuckyp

I have an older Tanita. It only does body fat % but it seems consistent for both me and my wife. I think they are accurate enough. But more importantly I think they are accurate and repeatable with regards to themselves. So even if your overall numbers don't perfectly match a different method of measurement, if you are seeing your body fat go down while using the same scale, chances are it really is going down, so you are able to measure your progress even if the actual number isn't right on. There may be other methods that are more accurate, but none more convenient.
There are some websites that try to discount the accuracy of the technology, but those websites are often trying to sell a competing product.

mmocarr

I have one and understand that they are most likely inaccurate. HOWEVER I still purchased mine because I believe changes in the body fat% on that same scale over time are indicative of real/actual changes. Also I find the %water measure helpful. I have noticed on days where my weight is lower than expected I usually find a lower hydration level as well.

just my thoughts

AZackery

No device that tests body fat percentage is 100% accurate. I have a 6 year old Go Walking by Sportline body fat scale and a 3 month old Omron Handheld Body Fat monitor and they both give me the same body fat reading. I trust both of them.

RonSwanson66

I have an older Tanita. It only does body fat % but it seems consistent for both me and my wife. I think they are accurate enough. But more importantly I think they are accurate and repeatable with regards to themselves. So even if your overall numbers don't perfectly match a different method of measurement, if you are seeing your body fat go down while using the same scale, chances are it really is going down, so you are able to measure your progress even if the actual number isn't right on. There may be other methods that are more accurate, but none more convenient.
There are some websites that try to discount the accuracy of the technology, but those websites are often trying to sell a competing product.

Read the link I posted (and no, he isn't selling a competing product). BIA had the worst accuracy for measuring changes over time (even worse than BMI}.



Chart showing the difference in body fat % change between various methods and a 4-compartment model. Each bar represents 2 standard deviations or 95% of subjects.

EDIT:
Yay! Look who showed up!

Before this thread turns into another sh!tstorm, read this one first:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/405385-10-difference-in-bf-results