Body Fat Monitors

Before we get into calipers, let’s look at some body fat monitors and see what is available for you to try out.

 

·        Tanita 541 Body Fat Monitor/Scale: The Tanita can store date for four people and can display the results in pounds or kilograms. Its accuracy is very close. It calculates body fat up to 0.1% and weight up to .2 pounds. The cost for this one is $42.  

·        Tanita BF-682 Scale and Body Fat Monitor: This is a fully functional family model that includes weight and body fat recall, health indicator, weight-only option, and daily calorie intake for weight conscious people. The scale is easy to read and measures only 2.25 inches in diameter. It can handle up to 330 pounds. This unit goes for $60.

·        Omron Body Fat Analyzer: This one is great for recording body fat percentage and body fat weight. You do need to input the weight. The price is $49.