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Omron HBF-400 Body Fat Monitor and Scale

Omron HBF-400 Body Fat Monitor and Scale

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Brand: Omron
Category: Health And Beauty

List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $32.00
You Save: $17.99 (36%)



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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 266 reviews
Sales Rank: 51

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 4
Size: HBF-400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 13 x 14 x 3

MPN: HBF-400
Model: HBF-400
UPC: 073796826406
EAN: 0073796826406
ASIN: B000FJQ48I

Release Date: July 15, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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)

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Omron Body Fat Monitor Model: HBF-400 Omron developed optimal algorism through hundreds of data collection to provide better accuracy than other scale manufactures. This body fat monitor with scale is designed for family use with large display and 4 persons profile memory. It provide weight up to 330 lb, % body fat with 0.1% increments, BMI with previous reading. Chrome metallic giving upgraded image in bathroom. Bio impedance method: Body fat and muscle tissue have different levels of electrical conductivity. The Fat Loss monitor with Scale sends a safe, low-level electrical current through your body to calculate the amount of body fat tissue. This is known as the Bio-Impedance method. DXA and MRI have been the established method for accurate evaluation of body composition. Omron conducted the data collection from several hundreds people that reflects US population to develop the optimal algorithm. Even it takes long time and requires huge investment, quality/quantity of data collection is directly related to accuracy level. Only Omron is collecting MRI data for better accuracy. Many other body fat monitors are probably using poor equation w/o collecting enough actual data. Pharmacy customers, diabetes patients prefer to purchase body fat monitor designed by healthcare company Specification Body fat % (0.1 % increments) Weight capacity up to 330 lb (0.2 lb increments) Body Mass Index (BMI) 2 extra large display 4 person profile memory plus guest mode Displays previous reading % Body fat /BMI level indication Up-graded Chrome Metallic finish 1 year warranty

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

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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. Theweakelectrical current is not felt while operating the Body Fat Analyzer. The monitoris calculated by a formula thatincludes five factors; electric resistance,height,weight,ageandgender.
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:   Read 261 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars Maybe I got a lemon?   July 18, 2008
Inconsistent readings. Plus or minus up to 2 pounds in successive tests. Not so reliable.


5 out of 5 stars Best scale   July 16, 2008
Over the years my wife and I have had several scales none of which were close to accurate. This scale is not only accurate (the same weight as my doctor's scale) it provides additional information and a memory so that you can compare your results to the previous day, week, month.


4 out of 5 stars recommended from WW buddies   July 14, 2008
This was recommended on one of the WW boards. The price is great and it is much easier to use that I first thought. I've only usd the BMI/fat tracker once, but use it almost every day. Great looking and a great price.


5 out of 5 stars Wonderful product   July 12, 2008
This scale is easy to use, and remarkably consistent. What more could you ask for from a scale. The readout is large and easy to read as well. Easy recommendation for anyone looking for an easy way to watch your weight.


5 out of 5 stars Look no further for an extremely precise scale   July 10, 2008
I bought this scale due to the fact that my previous cheaper scale was very inaccurate. This scale is spot on; it reads the same as the scale at the gym (medical scale) and is very consistent from multiple readings done back to back. It is very sturdy and has a solid foundation which I expect contributes to its accuracy. It measure to 0.1 of a pound...can't say for sure it is truly accurate to that level, but certainly it seems accurate to the pound or even 1/2 pound. And who needs better than that!

In terms of the fat % measurement, I can't speak to the accuracy of that. It seems to read high compared other measures I've used like a hand held one at the gym. It does seem consistent though from measure to measure, so even it is not absolutely accurate, it should be good to measure relative changes in body fat comp.

All in all I view it as a fantastic SCALE and the body fat% is a bonus feature for me and I take it with a grain of salt.



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