bad reviewers: knowledge is power!

I never buy anything without doing research on what to buy first. If you read about BMI analyzers on About.com it not only recommends this as one of their top 3 picks over ANY kind of body fat analyzer but it also explains why some people didnt get the results expected on these comments...because of user error.



Most admit to using this first thing in the morning.

It says on about.com never to do that. For accurate readings use 3 hours after a meal never first thing in the morning (you are dehydrated then) never use when dehydrated but you should use after emptying your bladder. (remember it's guaging what percent of you is muscle vs water so you want your body water to be balanced and normal...not too low with dehydration not too high with a full bladder.) Also it's best to use this or any monitor when unclothed if possible. Ive found that part not to matter that much as everyone at my office borrows this sometimes and because bare workers would be awkward we've found it to read accurately clothed. :-)



Also if you have a very high muscle mass and a very low BMI set it on "athlete" for an accurate reading. So yes even bodybuilders CAN use it...you just have to know how.



This explained those who had problems and the unbiased rating on the aformentioned website (and others) states that this is WAY more accurate than calipers...made me buy it. I"d used it before at the gym and it was always great. But before I purchase on my own I learn.



I use mine often and it is right on target as to what's going on with my body. A handheld non-electronic (or even electronic if it's the kind you place ON your fat) caliper will vary if you do not measure the EXACTLY in the same place each time and squeeze to the exact resistance. You avoid that common error via this latest technology.This has the latest.



I bought this one because or reading about what technology works the best from consumer tests by the experts. And I am happy with my purchase.



As an aside I also discovered the scales that do fat testing through your feet are not as accurate as this method of testing either even the Omron scale didnt test for accuracy as well as this Omron fat tester.



So I thought I'd share what i found in my week of research prior to purchase.



I love this body fat analyzer and my friends who have used it got their own as well. If you are bloated your scale can't tell you why your weight is up. This can. And some days I thank it for that!More detail ...