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Body Mass Index

kloco
kloco Posts: 85 Member
edited January 13 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm looking for the best one to use.

I found this :
http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HBF-306C-Loss-Monitor-Black/dp/B000FYZMYK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360613846&sr=8-1&keywords=BODY+MASS+INDEX

But I'm wondering if there's something better

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  • moustache_flavored_lube
    moustache_flavored_lube Posts: 849 Member
    I use that monitor, and it is good. Pay attention to body fat not BMI. (this monitor will tell you, both however, you don't need a monitor to calculate your BMI )

    Be aware this monitor is affected by your hydration and sodium levels, you really need to measure consistently, put in an accurate weight, and average measurements over a minimum of a week to get an accurate picture of your body fat percentage
  • kloco
    kloco Posts: 85 Member
    How exactly does it work? Does it asks for measurements and I type it on and it calculates it?
    maybe a combination of my strength, measurements and my weight and all that?
  • moustache_flavored_lube
    moustache_flavored_lube Posts: 849 Member
    You have to enter in your current age, height, weight. then you hit start and hang on to the handles. It passes an electrical signal from one hand through your body to the other hand. It measures how long it takes to reach the other hand.

    Muscle conducts electricity better than fat, so based on this it can estimate your body composition ie percent body fat.



    BMI is a simple calculation based on your height / weight /sex http://bmicalc.org/bmi-calculator-for-women
  • Hadabetter
    Hadabetter Posts: 942 Member
    You have to enter in your current age, height, weight. then you hit start and hang on to the handles. It passes an electrical signal from one hand through your body to the other hand. It measures how long it takes to reach the other hand.

    Muscle conducts electricity better than fat, so based on this it can estimate your body composition ie percent body fat.



    BMI is a simple calculation based on your height / weight /sex http://bmicalc.org/bmi-calculator-for-women
    If someone comes back and says muscle and fat conduct electricity the same because 1 lb of muscle = 1 lb of fat I'm going to put a gun to my head!
  • kloco
    kloco Posts: 85 Member
    You have to enter in your current age, height, weight. then you hit start and hang on to the handles. It passes an electrical signal from one hand through your body to the other hand. It measures how long it takes to reach the other hand.

    Muscle conducts electricity better than fat, so based on this it can estimate your body composition ie percent body fat.



    BMI is a simple calculation based on your height / weight /sex http://bmicalc.org/bmi-calculator-for-women


    Thanks for the info! I think I'll order it today.


    @Hadabetter - LOL!!
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,272 Member
    You have to enter in your current age, height, weight. then you hit start and hang on to the handles. It passes an electrical signal from one hand through your body to the other hand. It measures how long it takes to reach the other hand.

    Muscle conducts electricity better than fat, so based on this it can estimate your body composition ie percent body fat.



    BMI is a simple calculation based on your height / weight /sex http://bmicalc.org/bmi-calculator-for-women

    Unfortunately, since current travels the path with least resistance, in this case the shortest from hand to hand, you are measuring (poorly) the BF% of your arms and chest. No trunk, no *kitten*, no legs...
  • kloco
    kloco Posts: 85 Member
    You have to enter in your current age, height, weight. then you hit start and hang on to the handles. It passes an electrical signal from one hand through your body to the other hand. It measures how long it takes to reach the other hand.

    Muscle conducts electricity better than fat, so based on this it can estimate your body composition ie percent body fat.



    BMI is a simple calculation based on your height / weight /sex http://bmicalc.org/bmi-calculator-for-women

    Unfortunately, since current travels the path with least resistance, in this case the shortest from hand to hand, you are measuring (poorly) the BF% of your arms and chest. No trunk, no *kitten*, no legs...

    What do you suggest then?
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,272 Member
    I'm just saying not to expect them to be too accurate. I have one in my scale. Calipers read differently.
    If you really need an accurate measurement, schedule a DEXA scan.
  • kloco
    kloco Posts: 85 Member
    Well i'd like to measure the whole body without going for a DEXA scan. Somehow using my measurements, weight, and height and calculating BMI
  • tootoop224
    tootoop224 Posts: 281 Member
    Well i'd like to measure the whole body without going for a DEXA scan. Somehow using my measurements, weight, and height and calculating BMI

    Try these calculators:

    http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/

    Not sure how accurate they are, but it's a start.
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