Scale has two radically different fat percentages...which is correct?
Hi, everyone! I've tried a few of those electronic fat percentage scales and keep coming up with different results. I'm a 22 yr. old female, 140 lbs and 5'8. When I select "standard" body type it comes up 23% fat (35 lbs!)...but when I select "athletic" body type it shows 17% fat (23 lbs) - measured within seconds of each other. Which is correct? I know these aren't the most accurate, but one has to be closer than the other. What do these scales consider "athletic" builds to be? I work out at least an hour of cardio and 30 min of weights a day - but I have a hard time calling myself an athlete when there are so many triathletes out there!
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- consumer scales that use bioelectrical impedance to measure body fat are highly inaccurate. get some hand calipers to measure your body fat below for $8 http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/Pages/CALIPERS/fitness-2000.html
