Tanita Body Fat scales

[ball22]

do you think there dependable ?
I have one and it read my BF% at 16%.
I went to a trainer he measured my BF with calipers in 4 places he came up with 12%.
Which is more accurate ?
I am pretty tall, does that throw off the measurements ?

 

[DADAWG]

im not a believer in bf scales , calipers if performed correctly are much better

 

[atherjen]

ditto, depending on hydration levels, time of day, etc those Tanita scales can be considerably off!
you best bet to get the closest approximate is to have your bodyfat tested with calipers by an experienced person...

 

[DADAWG]

ditto, depending on hydration levels, time of day, etc those Tanita scales can be considerably off!
you best bet to get the closest approximate is to have your bodyfat tested with calipers by an experienced person...

i love it when pretty ladies think im right

 

[DirkMoneyshot]

Right on Tanita are a good way to judge progress....but not actual bodyfat.

 

[Fyre]

I'd go with the calipers as well. Once again, be sure that the person that is doing your fat test is experienced. Also, try to have the person use a five or six skinfold measurement test as opposed to only three. It's far more accurate.

 

[DADAWG]

I'd go with the calipers as well. Once again, be sure that the person that is doing your fat test is experienced. Also, try to have the person use a five or six skinfold measurement test as opposed to only three. It's far more accurate.

having a couple of people check you and going with the average would help to

 

[bigdaddy22]

6 skinfolds? Which do you use on a male?