Omron HBF-400 Body Fat Monitor and Scale
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Omron HBF-400 Body Fat Monitor and Scale Details
Manufacturer: OmronBrand: Omron
Release Date: 2006-07-15
Model: HBF-400
Product 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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Customer Reviews of Omron HBF-400 Body Fat Monitor and Scale
Customer Review: Weighing in this weight monitor
Summary: 3 Stars
As you read this review, keep in mind that I am going to make a distinction between this weight monitor's "usefulness" versus the monitor "serving its purpose".
So, what is the "purpose" of this monitor? Well, it's supposed to measure your weight, BMI, AND body fat percentage. How does it do this? You plug in your sex, age, and height, stand on the scale, and it gives out a reading. The technical aspect of this involves comparing you to an average population sample the monitor places you against, and passing currents through your feet to measure your conductivity, which in turn can be used to extrapolate your body fat percentage.
Do we care about the technical part of this? No. What we do care is that it involves a standard, and what that means is that whatever it tells you your body fat percentage is, is an "estimate" more than anything. It works because the average is, well, average. The point is, you don't have to treat this machine as though whatever it tells you is accurate. If it says you are 20%, that could be 22%, it could be 18%. I don't know, it doesn't matter to me.
I do know that it finds my weight to within a pound of what it should be. And that my body fat percentage is within a percent of what it is using skin caliper methods. The accuracy of the first is more important.
Okay, so maybe it's not great (as several reviews note) at measuring BF%. But the method it does use to measure the BF% is a correct way of measuring fat. So, how do you use this, or how do I use it? I use whatever it tells me my BF% is as my own standard. Then I monitor my progress relative to my own standard. Mostly I use it just to weigh myself - and if that's what you're looking for, something to give you a way to monitor your body fat as well as your weight, then this is a decent product.
The issue of BF% inaccuracy drops this down one star, I'm sure they could have better done this to measure your progress against yourself, than compare your "conductivity" against a population average.
My other issue with this is that you have to press an "on" button to have it turn on. Most scales nowadays will simply turn on if you step onto them, for measuring weight, this monitor takes some time to load and calibrate.
My largest concern with this item is that it measures only in pounds! I find this a huge inconvenience as I am educated under the English/British system, and also prefer the universal metric system over the nonsense used here in America. Sure, I reside here, but every time it matters (i.e. in science, health care, etc) the gram is used. This should have at least been an option on the scale, and I am pernickety about this. This may be my own fault for not reading too carefully before buying this product, but had I known it measures only in pounds, I would have looked for a different scale and stuck to skin calipers for BF%.
Description of Omron HBF-400 Body Fat Monitor and Scale
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 muchThe 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. |
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 | ||||
 |  HB-400 |  HB-500 |  HBF-306 |  HR-100 |
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| 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. The weak electrical current is not felt while operating the Body Fat Analyzer. The monitor is calculated by a formula that includes five factors; electric resistance, height, weight, age and gender.
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.
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