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.
Posted by: donescobar2000
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.
Posted by: JerseyPaul
For a quick comparison, try this site www.mybodycomp.com and use a tape measure.
Those BF scales are very inaccurate.
Posted by: hiprowy
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.
Posted by: Mindless
Just start working harder and cleaning up your diet, you'll probably start losing bodyfat quickly.
Posted by: Mindless
I just tried the site Jersey Paul posted, and it showed me at 3.46 body fat %! What went horribly wrong?
Posted by: hiprowy
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.
Posted by: hiprowy
Oh, I forgot to mention, I got a few laughs from the 'fat loss' forum on that site
Posted by: DeadBolt
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?
