Does anyone know the accuracy of Omron Body Logic Hand Held Body Fat Monitors ? I have been using a scale that told me my BF%, and today my trainer used one that uses the same technology, except it is handheld. Well, interestingly enough, the scale has been saying I am 27% body fat ( even though I am 125 and run and work out 4 days a week), but today, the handheld said I was 17.5%!!! To my shock--obviously! my only question is--How accurate is it? Any input would help. Thanks!
2007-03-05 06:51:55 · 2 answers · asked by drneale@sbcglobal.net 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I had not just taken a shower...It was at 10:00 am, had done nothing to wet my hands or exercised yet..hmmm.
2007-03-05 07:19:50 · update #1
who cares about body fat %, it's all ball-bearings these days
2007-03-05 06:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by Edgar 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
DId you take the measurement right after a shower? That could explain the 17.5%!!!
Best time to do such measurements is in the morning, right after you wake up, after going to the bathroom and before drinking any water.
2007-03-05 14:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by Ro' 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋