Measurement of body fat composition is the key to long-term exercise success. The Omron hand held body fat analyzer is an affordable and easy way to measure body fat in the privacy of your own home. After inputting the data, a measurement can be started by simply holding the grip electrodes and pressing the START button.
Analyzer measures your body fat with a gentle, micro electrical current
Two modes -- athletic and normal -- provide accurate results based on your exercise regiment
Delivers measurement results for Bi method (Bioelectrical Impedance Method) and BMI (Body Mass Index)
Delivers results in approximately seven seconds
Features a nine person memory profile for the whole family
Easy to use, excellent product
Review Date: February 25, 2005
Reviewer: Boatner B., Madison, MS
The Omron HBF-306 is very simple to use. Because it uses electrical resitance and calculated "wing span" to measure BF%, it's possible (due to differences in arm length) that your reading may not be 100% accurate compared to a clinical "immersion" test. However, it is definitely consistent! I also have caliper type pinchers and found them too inconsistent (unless you can pinch the same exact spot each time).
With the Omron HBF-306, you can easily track changes in your body fat % as you progress through your fitness training. You'll be able to easily tell if your losing fat and/or gaining muscle by monitoring your BF% along with your weight. Check your weight and body fat % first thing in the morning for the most consistent readings. I highly recommend it.
Esy to use and very consistent
Review Date: September 12, 2005
Reviewer: gillybitz, Trinidad W.I.
My instructor at the gym uses the pinch type calipers and my doctor used this one. Both were consistent and within 0.2% of each other. The Omron HPF 306 Body Fat Tracker is a lot easier and you don't have to strip down and be poked and prodded. I love it!!!
Now I only go to my doctor to chart my progress...
Results seem to match skin fold test performed by my gym
Review Date: October 26, 2005
Reviewer: Erik T. Heidt,
I find the HPF-360 very easy to use, and the results are very close to the measurements from caliper test they provide at my gym (and charge for).
Of note, I was really impressed by the packaging and build quality. Batteries where included (nice) and the build quality exceeded my expectation on such an inexpensive device.
Simple to use and accurate
Review Date: October 8, 2005
Reviewer: M Cooper, whitehouse, tx
You can store up to 10 profiles in this, I think. It doesn't take but a minute to enter your info in and then hold for a few seconds while it measures your body fat. I rely on using this to know if I am doing any good with my workout. You can't trust scales if you are doing heavy workouts with lots of muscle working. Muscle weighs more than fat. People are discouraged to step on scales after weeks of intense workout only to find they gained weight. It is a good weight gain. At least with a body fat monitor, you can tell if you are really losing the fat and gaining the muscle.
Great price for product.
Using the fat tracker!
Review Date: September 12, 2005
Reviewer: Judith L. Pool, Temple City, California
I purchased the fat tracker because I lead support groups for patients who have had the gastric bypass. This is an excellent item which allows them to see their progress (besides what they see in the mirror). Not only does it give them their percent of body fat, but it also gives them their BMI.
The price made it very affordable for me to be able to purchase it and make it available to my patients.
Easy to use, excellent product