Does the hand/foot sensor combination provide a more accurate body fat reading that just a regular body fat scale?
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From what I understand, models that only run a current between both hands or both feet are not as accurate as the models that incorporate BOTH hands and feet. Makes sense to me.
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I use the Polar Heart rate sensor and the runtastic Cadence sensor. They are both reasonably reliable and would recommend them
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Body Composition Monitor & Scale (HBF-516B) *Better accuracy due to full body sensing, with hand to foot technology *Measures body fat, visceral fat, BMI, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, body age and body weight *Four Person Profile *180 day memory *330 lb. maximum capacity Body Composition Monitor & Scale (HBF-514C) *Better accuracy due to full body sensing, with hand to foot technology *Measures Body Fat Percentage, Body Mass Index (BMI), Skeletal Muscle, Resting Metabolism, Visceral Fat, Body Age and Body Weight *Four Person Profile *90 day memory *330 lb. maximum capacity
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I've used it for both activities, and it was pretty accurate. However, the battery life sucks....It died 2 months ago (I bought it in May 2014). Changed the battery, and it still doesn't work. But I have a Smart Health HRM without a chest strap (wrist only) and it had the EXACT same readings as the Polar.
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Same as below, adjust the sensitivity in the set up process. It is not perfect, running on the treadmill with my watch hand holding my hair off my neck and it missed counting steps. Pretty accurate though!
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Body Composition Monitor & Scale (HBF-516B) *Better accuracy due to full body sensing, with hand to foot technology*Measures body fat, visceral fat, BMI, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, body age and body weight*Four Person Profile*180 day memory*330 lb. maximum capacityBody Composition Monitor & Scale (HBF-514C) *Better accuracy due to full body sensing, with hand to foot technology*Measures Body Fat Percentage, Body Mass Index (BMI), Skeletal Muscle, Resting Metabolism, Visceral Fat, Body Age and Body Weight*Four Person Profile*90 day memory*330 lb. maximum capacity Body Composition Monitor & Scale (HBF-516B) *Better accuracy due to full body sensing, with hand to foot technology*Measures body fat, visceral fat, BMI, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, body age and body weight*Four Person Profile*180 day memory*330 lb. maximum capacityBody Composition Monitor & Scale (HBF-514C) *Better accuracy due to full body sensing, with hand to foot technology*Measures Body Fat Percentage, Body Mass Index (BMI), Skeletal Muscle, Resting Metabolism, Visceral Fat, Body Age and Body Weight*Four... » Read More Body Composition Monitor & Scale (HBF-516B) *Better accuracy due to full body sensing, with hand to foot technology*Measures body fat, visceral fat, BMI, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, body age and body weight*Four Person Profile*180 day memory*330 lb. maximum capacityBody Composition Monitor & Scale (HBF-514C) *Better accuracy due to full body sensing, with hand to foot technology*Measures Body Fat Percentage, Body Mass Index (BMI), Skeletal Muscle, Resting Metabolism, Visceral Fat, Body Age and Body Weight*Four Person Profile*90 day memory*330 lb. maximum capacity « Show Less
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No. It doesn't measure body fat but it is the best scale I have ever bought! I have had it for about a year and it weighs accurately every time. Great scale!
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The finger sensor and strap across chest.I tested this on myself and on people I knew exactly wjat the true answers were based on things we did.Then I tested on others works 97% i would say correct
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I have used the scale barefoot as well as with socks on and it is accurate both ways.
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It's doesn't really track weightless but it will save the last body fat I and water reading, you can then compare your pervious stats to your current stats
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Chest strap for heart rate. Like others said the foot pod is useful if GPS isn't picking up (e.g. running on an indoor track) or you aren't actually moving (e.g. treadmill). I like having the foot pod to know my cadence (steps per minute) but certainly isn't necessary for distance.
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No. I found my unit to be unusable...I couldn't tell what it was actually measuring. This computer made it go nuts, but when I set it on the keyboard, then slowly took my hand away from it, the 1200+ reading dropped to zero, implying that it was measuring some combination of skin conductance plus ??? Do not buy this thing.
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There is a mode on the watch that will provide the calories used along with a bar graft indicating the intensity of your workout... 1 bar light workout, 2 bar moderate, etc. As far as knowing the accuracy of the reading on calories - the caloric result is based on the amt of time and your heart rate at the end of your workout session. If your finger is not dry or at correct pressure on sensor of watch, you can get a misread on your pulse. It took me a little bit to get used to the sensitivity of the sensor. It is satisfying to get the caloric reading after working out or biking, whatever.
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I think it does because it measured the same % as when my personal trainer measured it. This is the one of the reasons why I bought it. I'm no longer paying for a trainer & wanted to be able to keep track of my body fat% & muscle mass. I hope my info helped.
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I have found it very accurate when compared against other devices like treadmill sensors which you hold on to and even when I compare to a blood pressure monitor.There is a little heart which flashes on the top right so if you hold your other hand to the pulse at your neck you can get confirmation that the heartbeat measured on the watch coincides with the actual heartbeat you are experiencing.
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I attach it a few inches above the back of my knee when cycling and it's able to measure something. I can't say how accurate the burned calories are but it seems like it's close (comparing what it says to myfitnesspal's moderate cycling--my pace--for 45 minutes gives about the same numbers).It would be helpful if someone with a heart rate monitor compared its calories burned with those burned using the BodyMedia on the leg. I'm betting they won't be identical but will be pretty close.
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Thanks for your detailed insights. From your post and others I've read, seems like I'll stick with the 305. I am very happy with the accuracy and ease of use, I just need to find some way to make it not rub my wrist so much. And the only other thing, and this is minor, is that it does not calculate calories expended unless you are using the GPS. I would think they could make an estimate when you are using the footpod indoors, but they don't. (The Polar R200sd does do this.)Maybe they will get the kinks worked out of the 405 sometime and I'll think about it then. Until then, I guess it doesn't pay to be an early adopter. Thanks for your detailed insights. From your post and others I've read, seems like I'll stick with the 305. I am very happy with the accuracy and ease of use, I just need to find some way to make it not rub my wrist so much. And the only other thing, and this is minor, is that it does not calculate calories expended unless you are using the GPS. I would think they could make an estimate when you are using the footpod indoors, but they don't. (The Polar R200sd does do this.)Maybe they will get the kinks worked out of the 405 sometime and I'll think about it then. Until then, I... » Read More Thanks for your detailed insights. From your post and others I've read, seems like I'll stick with the 305. I am very happy with the accuracy and ease of use, I just need to find some way to make it not rub my wrist so much. And the only other thing, and this is minor, is that it does not calculate calories expended unless you are using the GPS. I would think they could make an estimate when you are using the footpod indoors, but they don't. (The Polar R200sd does do this.)Maybe they will get the kinks worked out of the 405 sometime and I'll think about it then. Until then, I guess it doesn't pay to be an early adopter. « Show Less