Gadget of the month

[eug k]

David L. Jones <tronnort_@yahoo.com> wrote:

On 4 Nov 2003 07:44:02 GMT, eug k <removethis@optushome.com.au> wrote:
Trevor Wilson <trevor@rageaudio.com.au> wrote:

[...]

Weight-wise, it does seem to fluctuate a bit. A Tanita (they seem to be the
standard in bodyfat scales, and they're also known for accurate weight
readings) says I'm 67.2kg. The Jaycar one I tried at the store also said
67.2kg, but the one I brought back says 66.1 to 66.5kg. The tanita says 8%
body fat, the jaycar one says 23%. Both scales were used within two hours
of each other, on flat ground.

Exactly the same here.
I'm 7% - 8% with various foot based models, which is pretty much right
for me based on other methods too.
The crappy Jaycar handheld one shows around the 25% figure
consistantly. The same with other people I have tried it with too.
Body fat measurement is far from an exact science, and various greatly
with individual circumstances, but the Jaycar hand held unit isn't
even in the ball park.

Argh - back it goes tomorrow. Wonder if I can justify getting a Tanita..
will prob wait for christmas/boxing day sales!


thanks


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[eug k]

budgie <me@privacy.net> wrote:

On 4 Nov 2003 07:44:02 GMT, eug k <removethis@optushome.com.au> wrote:

(snip)

The tanita says 8%
body fat, the jaycar one says 23%. Both scales were used within two hours
of each other, on flat ground.

Shite!! You been eating Big Macs solid for two hours? Wotta hero!

big macs? try tubs of lard!


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[eug k]

Ken Taylor <ken@home.nz> wrote:

"eug k" <removethis@optushome.com.au> wrote in message
news:bo7lc2$29d$1@bunyip.cc.uq.edu.au...

standard in bodyfat scales, and they're also known for accurate weight
readings) says I'm 67.2kg. The Jaycar one I tried at the store also said
67.2kg, but the one I brought back says 66.1 to 66.5kg. The tanita says 8%
body fat, the jaycar one says 23%. Both scales were used within two hours
of each other, on flat ground.

While I find the 8% body-fat figure hard to believe, unless you're a *real*
keen marathon man, the 23% figure shows admirable consistency.

I doubt that figure as well.. it does seem a bit low.. but I'm pretty sure
I'm not 23%!



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[eug k]

I just tried the scale while wearing a pair of socks.. wow, it works!
22.8%


eug k <removethis@optushome.com.au> wrote:

David L. Jones <tronnort_@yahoo.com> wrote:
On 4 Nov 2003 07:44:02 GMT, eug k <removethis@optushome.com.au> wrote:
Trevor Wilson <trevor@rageaudio.com.au> wrote:

[...]

Weight-wise, it does seem to fluctuate a bit. A Tanita (they seem to be the
standard in bodyfat scales, and they're also known for accurate weight
readings) says I'm 67.2kg. The Jaycar one I tried at the store also said
67.2kg, but the one I brought back says 66.1 to 66.5kg. The tanita says 8%
body fat, the jaycar one says 23%. Both scales were used within two hours
of each other, on flat ground.

Exactly the same here.
I'm 7% - 8% with various foot based models, which is pretty much right
for me based on other methods too.
The crappy Jaycar handheld one shows around the 25% figure
consistantly. The same with other people I have tried it with too.
Body fat measurement is far from an exact science, and various greatly
with individual circumstances, but the Jaycar hand held unit isn't
even in the ball park.

Argh - back it goes tomorrow. Wonder if I can justify getting a Tanita..
will prob wait for christmas/boxing day sales!


thanks

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[budgie]

On 4 Nov 2003 13:34:25 GMT, eug k <removethis@optushome.com.au> wrote:

budgie <me@privacy.net> wrote:
On 4 Nov 2003 07:44:02 GMT, eug k <removethis@optushome.com.au> wrote:

(snip)

The tanita says 8%
body fat, the jaycar one says 23%. Both scales were used within two hours
of each other, on flat ground.

Shite!! You been eating Big Macs solid for two hours? Wotta hero!

big macs? try tubs of lard!

there's a difference?

 

[Steve Robertson]

While I find the 8% body-fat figure hard to believe, unless you're a *real*
keen marathon man, the 23% figure shows admirable consistency.

Where can I buy a body fat monitor that will bring me down to 8% ??

 

[eug k]

budgie <me@privacy.net> wrote:

On 4 Nov 2003 13:34:25 GMT, eug k <removethis@optushome.com.au> wrote:

(snip)

The tanita says 8%
body fat, the jaycar one says 23%. Both scales were used within two hours
of each other, on flat ground.

Shite!! You been eating Big Macs solid for two hours? Wotta hero!

big macs? try tubs of lard!

there's a difference?

big macs cost more...
but at least you can get them through a drive-thru!


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