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5/29/2011

Accu Measure Fitness 2000 Review

Accu Measure Fitness 2000
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The caliper is *great* and the myotape can be useful, too.Both are easy to use.

Some reviews have said the caliper is too simple to be effective, but they are mistaken.Their problem is not with the caliper, but the way they are using it (see more below).This product is recommended by the pros, and there is no reason to pay any more.

Caliper: It's a little tough to get a consistent reading, but with practice it gets easier.The product has a great "click" feature so you can never push too hard.Do not use the instructions or the chart that comes with the product, however, as it will decrease the accuracy and consistency of your body fat measurements.A much more reliable method is to use the internet (see below).

Myotape: Very easy to use and good compliment to caliper.

How to maximize this product using the internet:
1)EXRX dot net has a page which lists the skinfold sites to measure under /Testing/BodyCompSites.html and a calculator page under /Calculators/BodyComp.html that will give you the appropriate fat %.I use the 3 site method since the 7 site method requires the help of another person, and it's not necessarily that much superior, anyway.
2)gain-weight-muscle-fast dot com /body-tape-measurements.html lists further regions to measure
3)Each time you measure (weekly, monthly, etc), do it the same time of day in the same exact spot.This will help minimize error.

Note, the instructions which come with the caliper do work, it's just that it isn't the best method, which is why some fitness freaks were complaining.Consistency across measurements is the most important thing when measuring body fat, and the suprailiac is terribly tough spot to hit consistently.Veer just a little off and the reading will change.But if you use the other method I listed, these problems will be alleviated.Also, the 3 site method is more accurate, with minimal additional effort.

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Product Description:
Enjoy the ability to measure body fat easily by yourself, in the privacy of your own home, with the reliability and accuracy that is expected of today's registered medical devices. Recommended in Body-for-LIFE and endorsed by the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation, Accu-Measure Personal Body Fat Testers have gold standard accuracy to within 1.1% of underwater weighing results!Comes with an original Accu-Measure Personal Body Fat Tester, men's and women's Body Fat Measurement Charts, Instructions for Body Fat Measurement, Body Fat Tracking Chart, and questions and answers on body fat. Clinically proven to be more accurate than lengthy, complicated methods costing thousands of dollars. Raised markings provide clear, precise measurements. Patented audible and tactile click ensures correct, consistent, and repeatable measurements.Get test results in seconds in three easy steps.

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4/13/2011

FatTrack GOLD Digital Body Fat Caliper with FREE MyoTape Review

FatTrack GOLD Digital Body Fat Caliper with FREE MyoTape
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I just got this thing and I'm happy with it in general, but there is a reference to an "IMPROVE YOUR MEASURING SKILLS" guide that is not included. It is impossible to get reliable results with this tool without a diagram of where to get the measurements. Just saying chest, abdomen, thigh is ridiculously unclear.

It is also somewhat difficult to learn how to pinch fat only. The first few times you are likely to get crazy results.

I was able to find this manual page on the internet:
http://www.accufitness.com/products/fattrack_pro_manual2.html
It cleared up most of my issues.

--brian

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Product Description:
The FatTrack GOLD Digital Body Fat Caliper with MyoTape enables a user to measure (AND TRACK) body fat % by oneself - easily and accurately. The latest configuration of the successful FatTrack II, with a MyoTape Body Tape Measure added. Audible BEEP indicates the right amount of pressure for superior accuracy.Stores 3 personal profiles so users and family can track their body fat % changes over time.Recommended by EAS, Max Muscle, GNC and magazines including Muscle Media and Muscular Development.Endorsed by the World Natural BodyBuilding Federation.Uses patented Floating Code Thickness Measuring System for 1mm accuracy and 100% repeatability.

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