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02-12-2005, 10:41 PM #1Lexen Xtreme
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BF % Scales?
Are these worth getting? Here's the link to the ones I'm looking at: http://bodytronics.com/shop/index.cg...body+fat+scale
Are they actually accurate? If they are then I might as well get one.
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Typically not very accurate.
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02-12-2005, 10:48 PM #4Lexen Xtreme
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I'm guessing they use the same method as the handheld type indicators, which have a reputation for not being the most accurate, but it's still better than nothing.
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Get a caliper and tape.
ROB - didnt we used to have a sposor that had a bf computer program? Came with tape and calipers? It looked pretty good.
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02-12-2005, 10:51 PM #6Lexen Xtreme
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I'm not really familiar with calipers, what exactly are they and how do they work? I get the impression they're one time use?
And by tape you mean measuring tape? I already have that if so.Last edited by Seanp156; 02-13-2005 at 08:23 AM.
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02-13-2005, 01:37 AM #7Youll Never Walk Alone
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Ive got one of those weighing scales.It cost me 70euros which is about $100.I dont think its very accurate, so im gonna try callipers(but im not to familiar with them either).
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The BF% scales are only worthwhile if you use them at the same time everyday and at the same hydration level--and also aren't below 10%BF. They will allow you to get a rough but semi-accurate estimate of your BF level, which is useful. I have one, and it's useful when dieting. I've never gone below 10% though.
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