Im sure most of guys have seen these scales that measure both your weight and bodyfat just by you standing on it. I saw one at Osco the other day for only $30. I was wondering if these things are fairly accurate. Also, anyone know exactly how they work?
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08-07-2002, 08:50 AM #1
body fat scales
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08-07-2002, 08:53 AM #2Swoll Outta Control
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well i know how the hand held one work, they send a tiny electrical pulse through your body and fat slows it down so when i get from one side of you body to the other the computer calculates it and registers your bf %, i've been thinking about getting the scale kind too.
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08-07-2002, 09:00 AM #3Registered User
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I just got one of those scales today. The weight part of the scale seemed exactly right but the bodyfat seemed extremly high. I don't know maybe its right but it seems high.
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08-07-2002, 09:17 AM #4Registered User
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Don't use those. They make different measurments depending on how much water is in you and what time of the day it is.
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08-07-2002, 09:20 AM #5Fckin Catalina Wine Mixa!
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then just make sure you're hydrated and measure at the same time everyday. Just as when you weigh yourself to keep track of your weight.Originally posted by Mark21087
Don't use those. They make different measurments depending on how much water is in you and what time of the day it is.
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08-07-2002, 09:30 AM #6Registered User
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Yea but it would be impossible to make sure that you had the same amount of food and watar in you.
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08-07-2002, 09:48 AM #7Registered User
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the handheld bf machine shows error everytime i use it i guess that kind aint made for me or somethign i guess
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08-07-2002, 10:01 AM #870+
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i have a scale one and it SUCKS. If i get on it it will say like 8% then if i get back on later that day it will say 11%, I have actually had it jump from about 9% to 18% in one day.
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08-07-2002, 10:09 AM #9Fckin Catalina Wine Mixa!
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I've seen your pics, it's prolly cause it can't find any fat on yaOriginally posted by 8 pak man
the handheld bf machine shows error everytime i use it i guess that kind aint made for me or somethign i guess
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08-07-2002, 10:25 AM #10
lol, guess it doesnt measure in numbers less than zero
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08-07-2002, 10:27 AM #11Registered User
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haha
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03-31-2013, 08:24 AM #12
It can vary from day to day - depending on your moisture % etc... so best to just plot on a graph and get an estimate for the week for example... that way it would be a more accurate reading.
I have also seen a Body Analyser from Inventum Shop - this claims to measure Fat %, Moisture %, Muscle Density and Bone Density... I wonder how accurate that really is.My mind is like, "Lets go to the gym!" but my body is all, "Dude chill, this couch is really comfortable".
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I very much doubt they're accurate - I weight at the same time of the day every week and mine says anything from 12% to 15%. Look at my piccy - I ain't 12% or even 15%!Originally Posted by Fletch
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03-31-2013, 09:37 AM #14Registered User
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My bf scale says I'm at 20%. #broken
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