Scales that measure BF%

Pepper · 02-13-2003, 12:51 PM

Do any of you have the scales that supposedly measure BF%?

Are they accurate?

Wife wants to buy one, but I am afraid b/c 1) might not work and 2) might work

**Prince** · 02-13-2003, 12:52 PM

No

and

No

Fit Freak · 02-13-2003, 03:47 PM

If you use them ignore the BF% but instead pay attention to your change in BF%. At least this way you can see if you're losing fat. While the actual % may be inaccurate it would be safe to say that if you use the same device over time you can at least see if you're progressing.

Pepper · 02-13-2003, 03:49 PM

Prince/FF,

I don't think i have ever posted a question on here that you guys have not taken a stab at. I really appreciate your willingness to help others.

DanK · 02-13-2003, 04:08 PM

I have a Tanita BF-626 that I bought, I've never been happy with the thing though, it's always been pretty erratic with the results (even weighting in on the thing twice in a row the numbers can change quite a bit).

**Prince** · 02-13-2003, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fit Freak
If you use them ignore the BF% but instead pay attention to your change in BF%. At least this way you can see if you're losing fat. While the actual % may be inaccurate it would be safe to say that if you use the same device over time you can at least see if you're progressing.

if you really believe that it is capable of giving a consistent reading.

Freeman · 02-13-2003, 06:15 PM

yeah, they are about as good as lifting styrofoam plates. basically, they suck balls...and not in the good way

Gettin'old · 02-17-2003, 05:01 PM

Very interesting timing on this thread. I just bought one over the weekend. It says I have 24% bf. This is laughable. The mainstay of my diet is vegetables and I rarely eat any junk - except for bars. You can see my ab muscles. I have never been over 14% in my life.

That night when I got home my bf had dropped 2% according to the scale. 2% loss in 6 hours. Hah!

These scales are shit. I'm taking mine back.

Freeman · 02-17-2003, 05:03 PM

Indeed, get your money back brotha!

**Prince** · 02-17-2003, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gettin'old
Very interesting timing on this thread. I just bought one over the weekend. It says I have 24% bf. This is laughable. The mainstay of my diet is vegetables and I rarely eat any junk - except for bars. You can see my ab muscles. I have never been over 14% in my life.

That night when I got home my bf had dropped 2% according to the scale. 2% loss in 6 hours. Hah!

These scales are shit. I'm taking mine back.

yup, hence my initial response!

Fit Freak · 02-17-2003, 07:24 PM

Good point Prince...although I'mspeaking of more advanced bioimpedance machines. I'm still very sceptical...my honest opinion is that we should ONLY go by what the mirror tells us...it never lies. Besides who cares about a number for BF...ie...our lowest BF level increases with age simply b/c we carry more internal fat...yet we would appear just as 'ripped'....that's why the whole concept of BF% testing is a bit of a waste.

Grant_73 · 02-18-2003, 07:48 PM

I have one and I don't think it is that accurate. It will measure me at 17% and the five min later 15%. I had mine done with calipers at the gym and it came to 6.5% big difference.

fearx24 · 02-20-2003, 02:25 PM

I too personally own one of those scales and I agree that I dont necessarily like them. But anyway through research and talking to doctors about them, you have to be very well hydrated for a fairly accurate reading within 3%. its measuring the time impulses travel through your body, so if you have well hydrated muscles its going to be much faster as for fat the electrical pulses travel really slow through fat. Also depending on the ones you have damping your feet just a bit increases connectivity to it for more accuracy. Anyway just my 2 cents worth.

FearX

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02-13-2003, 03:47 PM	#3
Fit Freak Fit Freak Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,797 Photos: 6	If you use them ignore the BF% but instead pay attention to your change in BF%. At least this way you can see if you're losing fat. While the actual % may be inaccurate it would be safe to say that if you use the same device over time you can at least see if you're progressing. Searching for the right balance...

02-13-2003, 06:15 PM	#7
Freeman Bearded Attacker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,648 Photos: 8	yeah, they are about as good as lifting styrofoam plates. basically, they suck balls...and not in the good way www.kingsburymusic.net

02-17-2003, 05:03 PM	#9
Freeman Bearded Attacker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,648 Photos: 8	Indeed, get your money back brotha! www.kingsburymusic.net

02-13-2003, 03:49 PM	#4
Pepper Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,543	Prince/FF, I don't think i have ever posted a question on here that you guys have not taken a stab at. I really appreciate your willingness to help others.

02-13-2003, 04:08 PM	#5
DanK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 204	I have a Tanita BF-626 that I bought, I've never been happy with the thing though, it's always been pretty erratic with the results (even weighting in on the thing twice in a row the numbers can change quite a bit).

02-17-2003, 05:01 PM	#8
Gettin'old Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 84	Very interesting timing on this thread. I just bought one over the weekend. It says I have 24% bf. This is laughable. The mainstay of my diet is vegetables and I rarely eat any junk - except for bars. You can see my ab muscles. I have never been over 14% in my life. That night when I got home my bf had dropped 2% according to the scale. 2% loss in 6 hours. Hah! These scales are shit. I'm taking mine back.

02-17-2003, 07:24 PM	#11
Fit Freak Fit Freak Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,797 Photos: 6	Good point Prince...although I'mspeaking of more advanced bioimpedance machines. I'm still very sceptical...my honest opinion is that we should ONLY go by what the mirror tells us...it never lies. Besides who cares about a number for BF...ie...our lowest BF level increases with age simply b/c we carry more internal fat...yet we would appear just as 'ripped'....that's why the whole concept of BF% testing is a bit of a waste. Searching for the right balance...

02-18-2003, 07:48 PM	#12
Grant_73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 163	I have one and I don't think it is that accurate. It will measure me at 17% and the five min later 15%. I had mine done with calipers at the gym and it came to 6.5% big difference.

02-20-2003, 02:25 PM	#13
fearx24 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Okoboji, IA Posts: 18	My 2 cents worth. I too personally own one of those scales and I agree that I dont necessarily like them. But anyway through research and talking to doctors about them, you have to be very well hydrated for a fairly accurate reading within 3%. its measuring the time impulses travel through your body, so if you have well hydrated muscles its going to be much faster as for fat the electrical pulses travel really slow through fat. Also depending on the ones you have damping your feet just a bit increases connectivity to it for more accuracy. Anyway just my 2 cents worth. FearX

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