Body Fat Scales

**aestheticmind** · 08-03-2009, 10:27 AM

I was thinking about picking one of these Omron scales up.. Has anyone used them? Do they give a pretty accurate BF reading?

**energizer bunny** · 08-03-2009, 10:28 AM

youd be better off getting some accu-measure calipers...than the scales......apparently the scales are not accurate at all....

**aestheticmind** · 08-03-2009, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by energizer bunny

apparently the scales are not accurate at all....

that was my initial reaction, but omron is a very large and well-respected company in the medical field, so i wouldn't think they would put out something that doesn't work. i would hope....

does anyone has first-hand experience?

**ninesecz** · 08-03-2009, 06:15 PM

Is it the digitsl one that you hold on to like a video game controller??? If so, stay away!! They variate likem 5-20% between readings! Everything affects it! Body temp, If you are sweaty, just worked out, just got done etc. etc.

**gixxerboy1** · 08-03-2009, 06:17 PM

They are consistent if used first thing in the morning. They aren't that accurate. But you will be able to see if you were improving. I personally wouldn't buy one. BTW I sold them for years in my stores.