Tri Fit Machine....

[Steve80]

Is anyone familar with the tri fit machine? It measures body fat, flexibility, bicep strength, Blood pressure etc. I used one today at a HS i was visiting. I do not think they are accurate. My scores:

BF: 19.1%
Weight: 192.8 (8 pounds lighter than I am)
BP: 157/89 (way high, doc said its 120/80 last friday)
Heart rate: 89 (doc said 66 last week).

It takes your Body Fat through your feet. Im am guessing that is way off. Does anyone know about that type of body fat test? Im guessing i am 12-15 percent tops. My buddy says thoughs dont take into account large amounts of muscle mass. Like if Ronnie was on it it would say like 50% BF.

[svarturer]

mine says im 40%

[perfectbeast2001]

Those things are junk. They might be sort of ok if you are of average build. Your mate was right if you are muscular they list you as fat. Only way to do a reliable BF is hydrostatic or someone who can use a qulity pair of calipers. My scales at home do this measuring through the feet crap and i am apparently morbidly obese!

[Steve80]

Thats what I was figuring, I about had a heart attack when I saw that. I know my BF is up because Im bulking but not that high!

[Steve80]

I got mt BF takin with calipers yesterday and according to that it is 12%. The only thing is it was only takin at tricep and calf. So Im guessing like 15% maybe.