Body Composition Analyzer (Tanita)

[FiEnD]

I'm curious how accurate these machines actually are. I had my numbers ran and have a hard time believing the machine can tell me accurate readings based off just standing on it and holding the paddles.

 

[CherryChillin]

I'm curious how accurate these machines actually are. I had my numbers ran and have a hard time believing the machine can tell me accurate readings based off just standing on it and holding the paddles.

Not accurate I have a body analyzer scale and it is not accurate. Estimates much higher in my personal experience

 

[Kinetic]

The one I have varies wildly depending on how hydrated I am. Dehydrated, I've gotten readings as low as 12% and overly hydrated they've been in the mid-20's... sometimes in the same day. Mine is a glorified bathroom scale now.

 

[CherryChillin]

I'm curious how accurate these machines actually are. I had my numbers ran and have a hard time believing the machine can tell me accurate readings based off just standing on it and holding the paddles.

Get calipers, same
Conditions, same person same time every week or two if you can

 

[ALPHAM1]

I own one of those and an inbody machine. The inbody we have measured against a dunk tank and is within 2%. The tanita is not nearly as good, but at a fraction of the price it is still pretty good. Just measure at the same time every day, keep your hydration level consistent, and don't measure after a workout.