Anybody using Lidl body composition scales?

dohouch · 11-09-2009, 18:24

No need to tell me these things are inacurate, am not expecting precison.

But after using it for a year, I just realised that the "fat reading" it is giving me is actually my BMI. It is 25%, which if it were fat would put me on the verge of being obese.

I'm 6ft and weigh 84kgs

I sent it back this week and got replacement, good sevice, but the Fat reading is still the same

Hanley · 11-09-2009, 20:17

Are you sure it's giving BMI.... because BMI isn't usually given in % terms.

**Khannie** · 11-09-2009, 20:33

At 6 foot and 84KG, 25% bodyfat doesn't sound unreasonable.

Mickk · 11-09-2009, 22:06

Very simple to test, when you put in your height put it in as 7 foot or 5 foot and if it still says 25% you are just fat

If it is measuring bmi instead it will change significantly.

TallaHead · 11-09-2009, 22:07

a BMI of 25 is in the optimal range, bmi is not in regards to the percentage of fat in your body it has to do with weight/height. You wont find Bodyfat % using a scales, you need a calipers to take measurments of the flesh and then using multiple calculations it can be figured. Your local gym should do it for a small price.

dohouch · 12-09-2009, 06:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickk

Very simple to test, when you put in your height put it in as 7 foot or 5 foot and if it still says 25% you are just fat

If it is measuring bmi instead it will change significantly.

Good Thinking: I put my self in as 5ft 5in ==165cm and got a Fat % reading of 35%, and recalulating the BMI I get 30.9. So I take it that the Fat percentage reading means nothing.

**Timbuk2** · 12-09-2009, 07:55

As BMI is measured in kg/m^2 - a quick way to calculate it is to divide your weight (kg) by your height (m) squared (i.e height x height)

For example - I'm a 29yo, height 1.75m, weight 63kg

Therefore I can find my BMI:

63 / (1.75 x 1.75)

=20.57 kg/m^2 (This is my BMI).

It's a handy way of calculating BMI if you are not near the internet to use a BMI calculator.

**Mellor** · 15-09-2009, 00:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by **Timbuk2**

As BMI is measured in kg/m^2 - a quick way to calculate it is to divide your weight (kg) by your height (m) squared (i.e height x height)

It's a handy way of calculating BMI if you are not near the internet to use a BMI calculator.

Em, what do you mean a quick/handy way to calculate it, isn't that the only way

11-09-2009, 18:24	#1
dohouch Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ireland S.W. Posts: 513 Adverts \| Friends	Anybody using Lidl body composition scales? No need to tell me these things are inacurate, am not expecting precison. But after using it for a year, I just realised that the "fat reading" it is giving me is actually my BMI. It is 25%, which if it were fat would put me on the verge of being obese. I'm 6ft and weigh 84kgs I sent it back this week and got replacement, good sevice, but the Fat reading is still the same

11-09-2009, 20:17	#2
Hanley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,235 Adverts \| Friends	Are you sure it's giving BMI.... because BMI isn't usually given in % terms. __________________ *Two words ya never hear... "Hanley quit"* MP125520 - 5% Discount on the best value for money sports supplements around at MyProtein.co.uk

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Khannie Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: 53° 34'N, 6° 6'W Posts: 10,500 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Computers & Technology, Fitness, Parenting, Self Defence & Martial Arts, The Stall	At 6 foot and 84KG, 25% bodyfat doesn't sound unreasonable. __________________ Half Centaur! Bridgestone Muay Thai

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Mickk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 808 Adverts \| Friends	Very simple to test, when you put in your height put it in as 7 foot or 5 foot and if it still says 25% you are just fat If it is measuring bmi instead it will change significantly. __________________ http://www.irish-lifting.com

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Timbuk2 Hosted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dún Dealgan Posts: 2,328 Adverts \| Friends HMod: Google Earth	As BMI is measured in kg/m^2 - a quick way to calculate it is to divide your weight (kg) by your height (m) squared (i.e height x height) For example - I'm a 29yo, height 1.75m, weight 63kg Therefore I can find my BMI: 63 / (1.75 x 1.75) =20.57 kg/m^2 (This is my BMI). It's a handy way of calculating BMI if you are not near the internet to use a BMI calculator. __________________ Google Earth Forum Last edited by Timbuk2; 12-09-2009 at 08:01.

11-09-2009, 22:07	#5
TallaHead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 4 Adverts \| Friends	a BMI of 25 is in the optimal range, bmi is not in regards to the percentage of fat in your body it has to do with weight/height. You wont find Bodyfat % using a scales, you need a calipers to take measurments of the flesh and then using multiple calculations it can be figured. Your local gym should do it for a small price.

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