Purchasing decision:
As I mentioned earlier, I try to grow currently, therefore I need to check regularly my weight. Previously, I had only a normal scale. Since I am interested but also for the fat, water and muscle values I decided after a body composition monitor to watch. I take part in the Payback program and there had some points accumulated. By chance I saw that Payback offers a body composition scale. I immediately slammed shut, as this was also reduced from 5999 to 1999 Payback points.
Price and source:
As already described, I have ordered the scales at Payback. I had enough points left had nothing than pay it. The balance in 1999 Payback points cost what would be the equivalent of 19.99. Currently, the scale is still reduced at Payback and get to the price. For Amazon, this scale will cost eg 32 is thus a bit more expensive.
For shipping Payback I would also like to say something. Payback sent with Hermes and you can therefore leave the packages send to a Hermes shop. There are very many of them, most of the drinking halls and kiosks offer it for example. I always leave at a kiosk, which is just 100 meters from my front door supply. He has also long, so I can pick up after work easily my package there. So far, everything has arrived, my balance.
Packing:
The balance was supplied by Payback safe to me, but in a far too large box, I thought at first I would get delivered a television, so great was the. But when I opened the box, I found there the scales in their original packaging in front. The packaging is a cardboard box on which the scale is displayed. The balance is protected in the box itself of Styrofoam.
The most important details short and sweet:
Here again is an overview of the features of the balance, I'll elaborate on in the course of the report.
Analysis of body fat and body water to 0.1% accurate
-Wiegefläche Made of 8 mm tempered safety glass
-Speicherplatz For 8 users
-Step-On technique
-Übersichtliches LCD display - 126 x 50 mm
-Gewichtseinheiten: Kg, lb and st
-Überlastungs And battery level indicator
-Auto Off
-Tragkraft 150 kg / 100 g division
-Includes Batteries
-3 Years warranty
Scope of supply:
-ade Body analyzer scale June
-4 AAA batteries
Technical Details:
Material Bathroom Scale:
-Trittfläche: 8 mm thick tempered safety glass
Function scales:
-Körperfettmessung In%: Yes
-Körperwassermessung In%: Yes
-Muskelmassenmessung In%: Yes
-Speicherplätze For individuals: Yes
-Number Storage spaces for people: 8
Amenity Available Scale:
Battery type: AAA
-Batteriezustandsanzeige: Yes
-Number Batteries: 4
-Step-On Technology: Yes
-Auto Off: Yes
Dimensions scales:
Width: 32 cm (approx)
Length: 33cm (approx)
Height: 2 cm (approx)
-max. Capacity 150 kg
The first tests:
Of course, I immediately had to test this balance, because I was totally interested to know what it looked like to my body fat percentage. So just unpacked, inserted batteries and go. The scale has a Step-On technology means simply plan questions and a short time later, a zero appears in the display and you can already weigh yourself. I then did. Well that time I weighed 51.7 kg. For comparison, I have my old normal bathroom scale placed next to it and also weighed me. The same result came out, therefore, should the
Weigh scales properly.
Then of course I wanted to see my body analysis and was initially shocked. A Fettanateil of 35% seemed quite high as an athlete. But thankfully, I noticed after a short time that it was not because of the scale but to my faulty operation. Because there were still incorrect values entered. One must namely specify his age and gender, otherwise the result is falsified. And since the result was even better and was just under 25%. I've thought was overweight, not fit so completely with my reflection together;)
Analysis of body fat and body water to 0.1% precisely:
This promise with the accuracy of 0.1% seems a bit far-fetched. I'd like to do a comparison test using approved equipment, but unfortunately me is none available. But I can say that often changed for me the value, when I repeatedly Fair eg succession it varies as between 1.5%. It ultimately can not be that change my body composition so strongly within minutes.
It may of course be that this is partly due to the user (in this case me) is that the analysis values vary slightly. Because you have to make on these metal plates on the edge. A low power is used for the measurement then, which is induced by these plates in the body. Do not worry you can tell them nothing pure, because the current is so low. Then the resistance is measured and then calculated so that the values body. Depending on how you will move to these boards if they are dirty or if you even have dirt under their feet, and even the measurement result and the contact resistance between the foot and measuring plate can be changed. Accordingly logical if these deviations.
But I still think that the balance or body composition is sufficient for a trend analysis. So you can see whether one rather similar to body fat increases or decreases when viewed over a long period.
The weight is I think more reliable and agree that determines the 0.1% accuracy even. Because compared to my old scale, it shows exactly to the same result. So I'm assuming that meets the conditions.
Note also the following things. One imagines logically unclothed or in underwear on the scale, so that the result is not or only slightly distorted. Because the clothing varies from day to day and is different weights, thus it can not be used for comparative figures. I know my picture shows me with pajama pants on the scales, but this should serve as a warning)
For the body composition, it is vitally important that you walk barefoot on it turns out, with socks Nothing at all appears because then no current can flow through the feet.
I can also jog always be to weigh in the morning, because then the conditions are comparable in getting about. However, one should not do directly afterwards but only after a bit of exercise eg after showering and move etc. So if you're walking a little around the house it. Because right after getting the water is in the body does not properly distributed, the happening only after you have moved a little. Depending on how the water is distributed increases, the conductivity of the body, and the values are more accurate. After Sport etc. should be allowed such a thing, because depending on how much you sweat, etc. This also makes the values are affected.
CAUTION:
Despite the minimal amperage people may with pacemakers or other implants, which emit frequencies, this body composition monitor not use. This warning is not in the product description but only on the box on delivery.
Overload indicator:
The scale can weigh up to 150 kg. If this is exceeded 150 kg shown by a Err appears on the display. I think it's good, because there are also scales that would then display the corresponding maximum value of 150 kg and could thus think that you weigh 150 kg although it weighs much more. Do not worry I do not weigh as much, but I found myself with my father on the scale and tried it himself.
Style:
The design of the scale I find very chic. She looks very classy through 8mm thick safety glass and actually fit in any bathroom. The scale is pretty narrow and can also disappear under a vanity cabinet.
Memory for 8 users:
The function to store the user I find really good. But it must not be misunderstood. Here you can store only the input of gender and age, and the unit in which the weight of the person to appear. There are 3 units to choose from. kg, lb and st. I have set in my kg, I think that will do most.
Unfortunately it is not possible to statistics etc. based on its weight change to be stored on a period. One can therefore understand wrong. On such a scale, I'm waiting, most similar yet with graphic display of success But as I said, at this scale, it is not possible, would be surprised given the price also.
Step-On technology and automatic shut-off:
The Step-On technology, there are fortunately some time. It simplifies the weigh enormously. One need not stoop to push a button, but turns briefly to the balance or taps his foot on it and you will automatically turn on. Then you can be lulled into tranquility.
After having weighed up and leaves the balance is this a short time later by itself from, so you need not do anything. Good for all forgetful among us, because the battery is protected. Otherwise would be with me, after every second weighing Battery empty. Just imagine how I thus burdening the environment and my wallet. The fact is that my balance has been running for a year with the supplied batteries. I weigh myself regularly every 2-7 days. The battery indicator indicates that the batteries still good 60% are full. It will therefore keep a little more than a year, if I continue to weigh myself in these intervals.
LCD display:
The LCD display lights up in blue. The background is dark and pale numbers sufficient. The size of the font is also reasonable and you can read all good. The display switches on as soon as one turns on the scale. Even my mother, who can not read normal-looking without glasses could read everything on the screen without any problems. Reading test accordingly passed to the full satisfaction;)
Advice for Women:
Women should not necessarily predominate during your period because the hormones can the water balance upset and so falsify the result, better 7-days times not prevail, is not much of doomsday. In addition, the mood swings could result in serious emotional outbursts and tantrums during the period, depending on the weight indicator;) That's why all women of Appel, please let the predominate during the period to protect your fellow beings.
Note the water content:
As most of you probably know, the human body consists of approximately 75% water. When the balance or with me at least is on when water content, but a value of 53.7%. At first I was irritated, but then I realized that muscle, fat and even the bones indeed are also made of water, but this will not be counted to but to muscle,
Fat and bone mass counts.
Muscle tissue contains about 75% water, blood about 83%, about 25% body fat and bone even 22%. The values are naturally of person to person, but they are suitable for orientation.
Criticism of me:
There is something on the scale which I do not find that great. Body fat, body water and muscle mass are displayed in%. The bone mass but in kg. It would have made more sense if all 4 values have the same unit, so either kg or% indication. As it is now, you have to convert Always if you want to compare it accurately. In addition, never comes out 100% if you count everything up on bone mass together and confused at first, if you do not turn thinks that the bone mass is one of them.
Conclusion:
The scale is very accurate, at least in the weight. Analysis of body fat etc. fluctuates a little, but can be used for orientation. The design of the scale is very chic, slim design and has a Step-On technology and automatic shut-off. I highly recommend this scale only further and forgive 4 of 5 points.
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