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01-08-2016, 11:29 AM #1
How accurate is bodyfat (digital scale)
Hey guys,
I am bit confused, when i started training my BF was over 30% which came down to 22% in 2 months but in last 7 days in fact i have lost about 5 KG weight but since then my scale is showing 27% BF . How can it jump 5% BF overnight while i am still losing weight , where to bring it down to 22% from 30% took couple of months.
Why did i put on 5% BF overnight? Is it even possible? My diet is very clean and stable since i started training which made me lose weight pretty fast.
I am using Fitbit scale.
CheersLast edited by applips; 01-08-2016 at 11:33 AM.
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01-08-2016, 11:34 AM #2
Not reliable. Hydrostatic testing or a bodpod are the two most reliable tools in my experience. You can get very close to that using calipers, but I have yet to see a digital scale even come close.
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01-08-2016, 11:35 AM #3
those things are not the most accurate when it comes to measuring body fat. too much variance +/-
you need to get a set of calipers or try to find a bod pod (usually uses water displacement) in your area
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01-08-2016, 02:12 PM #4New Member
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What RC and Nova are saying is that there are too many variables at play with an impedence scale (which is what you are using). They 'detect' BF by sending a low voltage current through the body and formulate the out put, problem is there are a lot of things that can throw it off:
https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_...ate-is-my-Aria
full bladder
full bowels
wet feet...the list really does go on.
My suggestion is that while they may not be that accurate in the actual number - they do at least provide a benchmark to compare overtime. This is how I use mine. Aside from Dexa or Bod Pod you are gonna get a wide range of results, even with calipers (how do you hit the EXACT same spot each time?).
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01-08-2016, 08:59 PM #5Originally Posted by noseeme
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01-09-2016, 07:50 AM #6
Thanks guys, so should i assume i am 27% BF?
I will try caliper though see what the caliper saysLast edited by applips; 01-09-2016 at 07:56 AM.
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The mirror is the best gauge.
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01-11-2016, 08:33 PM #8Originally Posted by applips
You can do this!
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01-12-2016, 07:45 AM #9
Thanks guys, really appreciate your input. Looking at myself i dont really see i can fit into 27% bodyfat category. Just for an example in below picture
I dont fit 25% or above, i can fit in 20% with a little bit more fat so may be the previous reading of 22% was correct (not sure what made my scale to jump 5% overnight )
Cheers guys
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