Latest 5 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the OMRON HBF-306 "Body Logic" Handheld Body Fat Analyzer
"FAT LOSS MONITOR"
2009-10-26
- Reviewed By User: A1KGQRLVNLPFNK
Easy to program and easy to use. No memory of previous readings but holds settings from reading to reading.
"Consistent Results"
2009-07-12
- Reviewed By User: A2IHHO0FP6GIUF
When used as directed, the product has given very consistent results. The users not getting consistency are either not holding their arms outstretched in front of them to the same level each time, not using it the same time of the day each day (probably best first thing after awakening for consistency), not gripping it the same each time, just not being consistent themselves in how they use the device. I have taken back to back to back readings, all within 0.3%. The reading increases with successive readings, I believe because the terminals are becoming warm by the grip. But that is not a big deal, one reading is all you need. There is an algorithm to determine if you should be in athletic mode or normal, so whoever has said that didn't read the instructions.
Anyhow, I was actually surprised at this unit's consistency. Also, I guessed my fat level to be a certain %, and the unit gave me close to that guess (I'm a personal trainer, so I have a basis for the guess). When I didn't think I was losing body fat, the numbers stayed the same day by day. When I could tell I was losing fat, the numbers dropped. I am in the 14-15% range now, so not low yet. As such, I can not comment on how it will be at very low body fat % (others that are very lean on here have commented on inaccuracies for them). But at over 10 %, which almost all of us are, it seems to be a good tool.
If you're considering this device, get it.
"Satisfied Omron Customer. Surprised actually."
2009-05-29
- Reviewed By User: A2SOP2ZCNZ64ZR
OK so I was laughing when I bought this and really didn't think it would work. BUT to my surprise, it's fairly accurate!
I went to the gym and had them do their analysis and the results were almost identical!!!
The Omron was 1% off from what the Trainer at the gym told me.
I use this everyday now and chart it to watch my BMI and Body Fat %
I've had this thing now for more than a year and it works great.
I only wish I was loosing more BF% but that's my bad! LOL
Anyway, if you are looking to watch your BMI and Body Fat % and measure it daily or even weekly, this little Analyzer is great for keeping track.
"im happy"
2009-05-05
- Reviewed By User: AUDADR9H9LUAI
what can i say, this is a great produced. this is the same body fat analyzer my trainer at Golds gym uses.
"Better than nothing"
2009-04-28
- Reviewed By User: A2XIT3WL1BZ2YV
I've used the Omron for a few years now for myself and many others who train at my gym. I must say that after some time of using this device on at least a weekly basis I've grown frustrated with it.
It has some pluses: + easy to use + catalogs multiple users + fun for folks + fast results + BMI included in results + long battery life
However, it has some drawbacks as well: + somewhat inaccurate + very easy to fool (flexing and hydration both heavily skew the results) + somewhat inconsistent + age restrictions (not to be used on the very young or those with pacemakers) + gives no guidelines for the decision of "athlete/normal" + does not function well/at all on those with very low bf%
All in all it's a decent scale, and definitely better than nothing. However, I have ordered a spring caliper to use in conjunction with this device and plan on averaging the readings. Till we can get a home water-displacement unit, that'll have to do :D
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"FAT LOSS MONITOR"
"Better than nothing"