GUIDE TO BODY FAT CALCULATORS

Omron HBF-400 Body Fat Monitor and Scale

Manufacturer : Omron
In Stock : 11

List Price:	$49.99
Price:	$30.00
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Features

Provides accurate measurement of weight, body fat percentage, and body mass index (BMI)
Supports up to four personal profiles, so each member of your family can track their own measurements
BMI classified at three levels: underweight, normal, overweight, and obese
Provides measurements for people of nearly all heights (3'4" to 6' 6-3/4") and nearly all ages (10 to 79 years)
Measures 12.2 x 11.8 x 2.1 inches (L x W x H)

Product Description

Measures 3 Fitness Indicatorsbody Fat Percentage Body Mass Index & Body Weight; 4-person Profile; Easy On/off Switch At The Base; Large Lcd Display; Includes 4 Aa Batteries

Amazon.com Product Description

The Omron HBF-400 Fat Loss Monitor with Scale is the perfect way to track your weight loss goals, thanks to its fast, accurate measurement of weight, body fat percentage, and body mass index (BMI). Just step on the HBF-400 and in seconds you'll have much of the information that's vital to any

Simple controls and a large, easy-to-read display make fat and weight monitoring a snap. View larger.

Just step on and see your data in seconds.
weight loss or weight maintenance program.

For the Whole Family
The HBF-400 supports up to four personal profiles, so each member of your family can track their own measurements independently. Plus, an easy-to-read and large digital display makes it a snap to get the information you need.

Detailed Measurement
The weight display measures weight up to 330 pounds in .2-pound increments, while body fat percentage can be measured from 5 to 60 percent in .1 percent increments.

One of the keys to weight loss and management is tracking your body mass index, or BMI. The HBF-400 rates your BMI from 7.0 to 90.0 in .1 increments. BMI is classified at three levels: underweight, normal, overweight, and obese.

Made for Just about Everyone
The HBF-400 is set up to provide measurements for folks of nearly all heights (3'4" to 6' 6-3/4") and nearly all ages (10 to 79 years). Measurements are customized for males and females, as well.

Power and Dimensions
The HBF-400 runs on four AA batteries, and you can expect about a year of battery life when the device is used four times a day. The unit measures 12.2 x 11.8 x 2.1 inches (L x W x H). The unit weighs 4.7 pounds.

What's in the Box
HBF-400 unit, 4 AA batteries, and instruction manual.

Compare Omron Fitness Monitors

HB-400
HB-500
HBF-306
HR-100

Measurement
Body fat percentage
Body mass index
Weight

Body fat percentage
Visceral fat level
Skeletal muscle percentage
Resting metabolism
Body mass index
Weight

Body fat percentage
Body mass index

Heart rate and pulse

Product Placement Flat level floor Flat level floor Hold in front of body Watch on wrist
Transmitter around chest

Memory 4 person profile
with previous reading 4 person profile
1/7/30/90 day(s) memory 9 person profile None

Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

Batteries 4 "AA" (included) 4 "AA" (included) 2 "AA" (included) 2 CR2032 3 volt (included)

Estimated Battery Life Approx. 1 year
(when used four times a day) Approx. 1 year
(when used four times a day) Approx. 1 year
(when used four times a day) Approx. 1 year
(varies depending on storage and use)

Q&A - Fitness Monitors

What is the Bioelectrical Impedance Method?
Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) is considered one of the most accurate and accessible methods of screening body fat. Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues having a high water content that conduct electricity easily. Body fat is tissue that has little electric conductivity. The monitor sends an extremely weak electrical current through your body to determine the amount of fat tissue. The weak electrical current is not felt while operating the Body Fat Analyzer. The monitor is calculated by a formula that includes five factors; electric resistance, height, weight, age and gender.
What is visceral fat?
Visceral fat is located around the organs. Too much visceral fat is thought to be closely linked to increased level of fat in the bloodstream, which can lead to common conditions such as high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Sedentary life style causes excess visceral fat, and exercise can reduce it quicker than subcutaneous fat (fat located under skin).
What is resting metabolism?
Resting metabolism is the energy to maintain vital functions and it counts 60 to 70% of total energy consumption. Knowing your resting metabolism can help your dietplan. If you can increase daily activity while keeping food intake at resting metabolism level, you can lose weight.
What is skeletal muscle?
Skeletal muscle is muscle attached to the bones that is used to move the body. If you do weight loss without exercise, you may lose skeletal muscle. Skeletal muscle is important to maintain your resting metabolism as well as your functionality. Monitoring skeletal muscle during weight loss is key to avoid weight rebound in the future.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.00 out of 225 reviews

Rating :
First top quality scale I've owned - LeslieD, May 18, 2008

Don't try rocking back and forth on this scale to manipulate the outcome, because no matter what you do it's always within .2 of one pound within the same number.

I have never had a scale before that had this type of accuracy. It's a new concept for me to go to the doctor and have my weight be the same as it was at home. Didn't we always think the doctor's scales made us fat?

Anyway, this is a great scale and the performance in no way relates to the price. It's a great deal for the price.

Rating :
Accurate Scale, Body Fat Calculator not even close! - N. Watters, May 18, 2008

The Omron HBF-500 is a very accurate scale, but when it comes to reading body fat it's way off! It has about a 6% deviation from my calipers and the scale at the gym I use. Although, it is consistent, which I can use to see if there any changes, it's completely off.

Overall this a fairly easy machine to use. But for me it's just an over priced scale. Not worth the money in my opinion.

Rating :
Love it! - Ann, May 09, 2008

I love that it's accurate to the .2 pound. The display is easy to read and the scale is easy to use. I don't regularly use the body fat % or BMI calculators, but they're interesting! Great scale, great value.

Rating :
Great value for the price - Meng, May 09, 2008

This scale is very easy to use and has a lot of features. The best thing is that you get 4 individual profiles and memory log. Four electrodes are used to measure body composition as opposed to the standard two, so I think it's somewhat more accurate. The only limitation, if you can call it that, is that the memory only has 4 settings, 1, 7, 30, 90 days. You won't be able to get the readings in between. But overall, I'm very satisfied with this product.

Rating :
JUST A DIGITAL SCALE - Byron Butters, May 08, 2008

Works just fine and is accurate as a weight scale. The computations for fat & BMI seem to be a joke and not very meaningful. I would suggest buying something else to do these computations but as a $40 weight scale this unit is very good.

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