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Omron HBF-306C Handheld Body Fat Loss Monitor
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Brand | Omon |
Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
Number of Items | 1 |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Is Autographed | No |
About this item
- Accurately measures body fat percentage and body mass index (BMI) using proven bioelectrical impedance method
- Two modes–standard and athlete– To provide accurate results based on your exercise regimen
- Stores upto 9 individual profile settings so the whole family can track their progress
- Displays readings quickly in about 7 seconds
- Displays numbers in either US or Metric
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Product Description
The Omron handheld Fat Loss Monitor (HBF 306) helps you answer an important question in regards to your weight goals: am I losing fat or muscle? Clinically proven bioelectrical impedance technology gives you an accurate percentage in a matter of seconds.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 8.75 x 2.5 x 6 inches; 12.8 ounces
- Item model number : HBF-306CN
- Department : Health Monitors
- Batteries : 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
- Date First Available : June 1, 2006
- Manufacturer : Omron
- ASIN : B000FYZMYK
- Best Sellers Rank: #87,775 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #18 in Body Fat Monitors
- #4,901 in Sales & Deals
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Amazing fat loss monitor. Highly recommend
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This monitor cannot be used with a pacemaker or other implanted devices. Consult with the manufacturer of the implanted device and your physician prior to using this monitor.
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Customers like the ease of use of the product. They mention it's easy to set up and use, and has a well written instruction manual. They appreciate the quality of the device, saying it provides consistent results. Customers also say it'll keep them motivated on their fitness journey. They like the weight and profile of the analyzer. However, some customers have reported issues with the performance of the scale, mentioning that the readings can fluctuate back and forth. Opinions are mixed on value and accuracy.
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Customers like the quality of the product. They say it provides consistent results and is more accurate than any other body fat scale. They also say it works well and is good for long-term measurements.
"...good buying this product, because it's a great deal and gives you much better insight into your weight loss than the number on a scale." Read more
"...but more importantly, the reading is consistent enough to use for diet and training modifications. The bottom line?..." Read more
"...2. Multiple entries work well if you are using it for clients.3...." Read more
"...as +/-2% from my usage and testing, so really this is good for long-term measurements (as in, measuring at least a month apart)...." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. They mention it's simple to set up and use, and even for a guest to use it. They appreciate the well-written instruction manual. Customers also appreciate the programability and the memory this tool provides. Overall, they say it'll be a great addition to any weight-loss program.
"...Why I Recommend It:1. EASY to use. It's almost dummy-proof2. Inexpensive...." Read more
"...calculators in particular exceptionally useful because they're quick, easy, and don't require much in the way of configuration...." Read more
"...Pros:1. Very easy to set up and well written instruction manual2. Multiple entries work well if you are using it for clients.3...." Read more
"...Overall this is a good device. Nice instructions, simple to set-up and use...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the motivation provided by the product. They say it is a great tool in their fitness journey, and helps keep them motivated. They also say it helps them stay on track with exercise and better eating. Customers also say the product gives them the incentive to keep going and helps them fine-tune their workouts and diet. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Nice instructions, simple to set-up and use. It's a helpful fitness tool, but it's not perfect for every user.UPDATE: July 25, 2011..." Read more
"...It has helped me fine tune my workouts and diet, which has probably shaved months off the time it would take me to do it just using a scale and..." Read more
"...This is good overall, because you are slimmer, healthier, and it means that going forward it'll be even easier for you to lose the remaining weight!..." Read more
"...It is a great tool for troubleshooting diets and tracking progress, easy to use, and affordable." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight. They say it's light, easy to read, and small enough to take with you. It's great for weight loss, and is portable. Some customers have noticed a slight drop in body fat percentage after using it for a few weeks. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Losing weight is simple. For example, chop off your leg and you'll have lost a lot of weight...." Read more
"...This is good overall, because you are slimmer, healthier, and it means that going forward it'll be even easier for you to lose the remaining weight!..." Read more
"...It is very easy to use, quick and portable, so I now use one as an independent...." Read more
"...This is very light weight and easy to hold. The directions are really simple to navigate through...." Read more
Customers like the profile of the product. They say it can save up to 10 profiles (weight, height, age, gender) for different people. Some customers also like that it stores up to 9 settings inside it. They also say the multiple profile feature is great and easy for a guest to instantly use. Customers also mention that it can keep records for multiple people so all the members of their family can use it.
"...We've tried it out with many people now. It stores up to 9 settings inside it, and it's really easy for a guest to instantly use it as well...." Read more
"...It also saves 9 or 10 profiles so you don't have to keep putting in your age, height, weight and degree of athleticism--you can just choose your..." Read more
"...You can save up to 9 users, their height, weight, age, gender, etc... which are all used each time you measure your fat percent...." Read more
"...It has 9 memory locations and a "guest" mode...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the product. Some mention it's very accurate, and the setup is easy. However, others say that it'll provide you with a decent estimation. They also say that the device becomes less accurate the leaner they get, and that it doesn't actually calculate your fat.
"...I think the price is excellent. It's a good tool that reveals fairly accurately where my body is at, and allows me to monitor progress..." Read more
"...They seem to mainly be that the product is not precise, that is, taking one reading after another yields a wide range of results...." Read more
"...As far as I can tell the readings it is giving me are very accurate. To get results that are this consistent I created a definite routine with it...." Read more
"...The BMI function is a loaded number; this isn't Omron's fault so much as it is the idea that BMI's are an end-all-be-all number indicating your..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the Body Fat Analyzer. Some mention it's fairly affordable, fast, and easy to use, while others say that it'll never be worth the money.
"...1. EASY to use. It's almost dummy-proof2. Inexpensive...." Read more
"...Question is, why has this gone up in price 11x? It's gotten so expensive! I will not replace mine because of the price hike." Read more
"...It's money well spent, and worth having on hand for weekly progress journals...." Read more
"...and formulas, and I would have to say that this one is worth what you pay for it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the product. They mention that the readings fluctuate back and forth wildly, with as much as five percentage points fluctuating from one day to the next. The product isn't perfect, and the reading does vary quite a bit. It can be inconsistent, and results can fluctuate slightly during the day.
"...They do tend to fluctuate slightly during the day, but this is to be expected as lean mass does change, mostly due to water gain/loss...." Read more
"...The readings will fluctuate a couple of % depending on the time of day, whether I just drank water, etc...." Read more
"...BMI part -- the entire second window of the item -- is NOT a measurement that will change UNLESS you enter your new weight on your data every so..." Read more
"...of the results on the monitor for the last 2 months and there is some fluctuation, and I put it through a couple tests..." Read more
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I found that it is VERY precise. MUCH more than expected actually. Precision means repeated tests yield results very close together, while accurate means the results are close to the actual value. I cannot speak on its accuracy, since I do not have a known accurate method of testing my fat % to compare it to. But most of the reviews complain of imprecision, but I can say from my testing is not an issue.
I did ten repeated readings using the correct positioning (standing up, arms straight out 90 degrees from body). The readings were ALL within 0.2% of each other. From my experience with statistics, I can say with 95% confidence that my body fat reading is 17.30% plus or minus 0.14%.
I then started toying around with all the wrong positions. I did sitting, with arms in the correct position, and got an average of 17.58%. Looks like sitting skews the reading upwards just slightly. But the range of values was still quite small, and I can be 95% certain that the value is 17.58% plus or minus 0.17%, only a tiny increase in uncertainty. That result was pretty close to the correct position result, surprisingly.
Now, all the very inaccurate positions:
-Sitting, arms bent at 90 degrees: 14.98 +/- 0.41%
-Standing, arms bent at 90 degrees: 15.66 +/- 0.27%
-Standing, arms bent and out slightly forward, so screen is easily visible by glancing down (likely a commonly used incorrect position since it's the position that allows you to be most comfortable while most easily viewing the readout): 15.96 +/- 0.23%
So, as long as your position remains the same over multiple readings, even incorrect positions yield quite consistent results. I can only imagine that if repeated readings yield vastly different results, it's due to a variety of positions used during the readings. OR a faulty device. Or maybe there's something funky about your body that the device just doesn't like - a few reviewers commented that it just plain doesn't work with some people, so maybe with others it works but is inconsistent.
In any case, unless you are working towards a very specific body fat % goal, you're probably using this to help observe your fat loss better (rather than just using your weight, which could drop slower than expected due to increases in muscle mass from working out more), which means you're more interested in relative values anyway. So regardless of whether it's accurately reading your body fat %, you'll get use out of it by seeing how the values change in relation to what they were before. And as long as it's precise, you're good to go. So follow the directions in the manual about body position, about when to measure in relation to meals and working out, and you can feel good buying this product, because it's a great deal and gives you much better insight into your weight loss than the number on a scale.
Why I Recommend It:
1. EASY to use. It's almost dummy-proof
2. Inexpensive. For less than $26 you can have it delivered (Super-Saver shipping) including batteries.
3. I don't need help to use it. I don't know of any other method that you can do in the privacy of your home each and every day with the exception of calipers. And you need somebody else to use the calipers on you. Since they're only accurate if that person knows what he/she is doing and measures you in the exact same place each time, I think it's just easy to get a monitor.
4. Quick. I can take a measurement in about 10 seconds.
General Thoughts/Suggestions:
1. The instruction manual mentions this also but... Make sure to take the measurement at the same time each day. I take my measurements right before I leave the house for work before I've eaten or drank anything for the day.
2. Don't expect the results to be perfect. If the measurement tells you that you're 16% body fat, that's probably pretty close to what you actually are. But depending on how much water you've had to drink, how recently you've exercised, how recently you've eaten, etc., the reading could go up to 17% or down to 15%. It's best to be consistent with when you take your measurements and to use the monitor as a guide to tell you if you're gaining or losing. I think of it as a fat loss compass... not a fat loss GPS.
3. Make sure that you keep your stats updated in the computer memory. I'm on a fat loss routine right now. I've lost 15 lbs since I began using the Omron monitor. It only takes a second to update your personal stats in the monitor's memory. But you need to do it. Otherwise it'll give you an inaccurate reading.
All in all, I'd say this is a great investment. Yes, you can lose body fat without using a monitor. But it is also possible to lose weight without losing body fat (i.e. water weight or muscle). I'm constantly tweaking my diet and workout routine to keep that percentage dropping. Without the monitor I'd be in the dark and I'm confident that I wouldn't have seen the progress that I've seen thus far.
Good luck & good health!
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