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10-30-2003, 06:26 PM
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Tanita scales
Just how accurate are those Tanita bodyfat scales? I have some, have had them about a year, but the more I read the more worried I get about what the scale displays.
I am short, and I know I am big, but am I really 40% !?! I don't think in pounds and inches cause I am Australian, but I am 156cm and 73kg, have had a pregnancy a few years ago now. And I'm round in the middle  i have just started lifting some light weights (really light, 1,2,3 4kg dumbbells) and doing a few other exercises, and I got a bicep almost the first day so before that I probably had absolutely nothing, well, only enough to lift my arm to put food in my mouth anyhow. |
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10-30-2003, 07:37 PM
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The Gym's Disciple
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They are not accurate in terms of Bodyfat. They are good for progress in weight. They are also not ideal for people with mass (muscle). I would stick with calipers.
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11-01-2003, 06:01 AM
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GO Buckeyes!
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Southern, NJ
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For a quick comparison, try this site www.mybodycomp.com and use a tape measure.
Those BF scales are very inaccurate. |
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11-01-2003, 09:40 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Argh, I went to that site, and put in my measurements, and it was spot on (+/- 1.5%) with what the Tanita scale tells me. I think I'm going to be sick.
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11-02-2003, 10:09 AM
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Hungry
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: NY
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Just start working harder and cleaning up your diet, you'll probably start losing bodyfat quickly.
Bench:115
Dead: 130 |
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11-02-2003, 10:22 AM
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Hungry
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: NY
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WTF?
I just tried the site Jersey Paul posted, and it showed me at 3.46 body fat %! What went horribly wrong?
Bench:115
Dead: 130 |
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11-02-2003, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Maybe the site ain't that great either, and my results are a coincidence.
I am on week three of the Body For Life program myself, so hopefully that will kick in soon. |
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11-02-2003, 05:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Oh, I forgot to mention, I got a few laughs from the 'fat loss' forum on that site
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11-02-2003, 08:52 PM
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MP Minister of Pain!
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Ocean County NJ
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How accurate is that for someone who does workout like 4-5 days a week, heavily. It says I am at 20% bf and I don't know if I should trust it or not. Or should I just find like a personal trainer to do it all?
"Only in dictionaries does SUCCESS come before WORK." -Alfred K. Henderson
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