BF % Scales?

[Seanp156]

Are these worth getting? Here's the link to the ones I'm looking at: http://bodytronics.com/shop/index.cgi?code=3&cat=16?s=g&kw=body+fat+scale

Are they actually accurate? If they are then I might as well get one.

 

[Curlingcadys]

I've wondered that myself, I've always kind of prejudged them as BS though...

 

[Du]

Typically not very accurate.

 

[Seanp156]

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.

 

[Du]

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.

 

[Seanp156]

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.

 

[Celtic Bhoy]

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).

 

[brodus]

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.