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So I have one of the newest bodpods, as well as dexa, inbody, and multiple other items in my lab. BodPod is the gold standard in most cases. Dexa is as well but harder to find due to the readiation license, and it finds a little higher fat because of the brain and spine. What i can say is the bodpod was ran very poorly, and I doubt she used the right density model. All the hair sticking out the back, going to trap air and drop the body fat big time. And there was no accounting for the beards.
@@ShervinShares never noted to people that bodyweight can fluctuate daily like 3-5lbs just from water, salt, muscle hydration, stress, BMs, etc. Also the time of day should be as consistent as possible. Using an in body before a shower (multiple times) vs after (multiple times) will give you different results because of the moisture in your skin. As with most of the "resistance" measurement scales. I think you started to summarize it at the end but from my experience: full scale with handles like in body tend to be pretty close but lower than reality (they're more accurate the skinnier you are), and things like handhelds or watches tend to be high pending their "algo" because they need to guestimate the rest of the body and they don't really know when someone has big legs or a big butt, heck lower belly fat is also not really going to be grabbed because the measurements is across the arms and chest. On in body; when PAIRING just keep the thing at your height setting, don't stand on it, and click the start - the translation from Korea is wrong.. it pairs consistently fast if you just have the dial set to the height and start in app before getting on. All scales will fluctuate a bit use to use from all the ones I've tried but the in body one has overall been more consistent when I'm consistent. The HUGE benefit of the in body is using the GYM or nutritionist ones intermittently as a more detailed check and it will give visceral fat, muscle and fat at different body parts etc (like that suit you used but way faster).. and it all can sync through the app. The dumb thing with inbody is the app wants gps, absolutely not needed but whatever, everything else asks for your first born..
What's probably the most important is to pick one that consistently gives you the same reading when you first test it, and stick to that product through your fitness journey. The starting number itself doesnt matter, but the progression over time does.
@@JohanDanielAlvarezSanchezI have one of those xiaomi scales, but in regards to body fat measurements, I have seen on the mirror significant reduction on fat in my abdomen and arms as well as signs of muscle gain, but the scales say that I have lost muscle and gained fat compared to one of my most sedentary and indulgent dieting period. 😂 I’m thinking of trying the ara strap or the amazon thing to track my progress.
@@pawala7I imagine liberal feminists were appalled by the true readings and petitioned to "cancel" halo just like the try to cancel anyone else who tells them things they don't want to hear
I got it and it was glitchy. The readings were off in comparison with other devices I was using, body fat read too low and drastically different from day to day. And it had other glitches. I really wanted mine to work. I loved the scans.
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The thing is this: anything using bio electrical impedance (scales, watches, handhelds, etc) have a pretext protocol to minimize the error (-/+ 3-6%). An 8-12hr fast followed by voiding your body of waste. The scans (DEXA and BODPOD) most likely have similar protocols. This could account for the varying reading in the home products. If I remember correctly, women who experience their monthly cycle should test at the same time monthly to minimize any variances caused by it. Double check this information as it was current about a decade or so ago when I was personal training. ACSM and ACE training standards are a good place to start for information on this.
I think one thing to keep in mind is that if the data is off for one measurement tool, as long as it is consistently off, it can still be useful for tracking progress.
Thanks for the review. Just thinking about buying a new scale during this Black Friday sale. Had withtings when they first came out. Currently using Tanita RD901, not very accurate with the body fat percentage. It seems Withings Bodyscan is even better than InBody. Can’t decide. It’s a shame that Amazon doesn’t provide Halo app any more.
Note... a one time comparison to DEXA doesn't necessarily get at the issue. Measurement repeatability is key as well. For example, for bio impedance (as well as other methods) hydration status can GREATLY affect the measurement.
You should try the full body MRI services like QBio or Prenuvo, which will definitely be more accurate than Dexa. Also there is no radiation. You get muscle composition at a really fine scale.
Prenuvo I did! binge my channel: th-cam.com/video/533nLrjql04/w-d-xo.htmlsi=i-AP4nvEpLCQs0o3 QBio i never heard of, but will look into. Sadly prenuvo did not provide body fat
I think with these products precision is more important than accuracy. They're all inaccurate but if you can get one that's precise then you can track progress more easily. Looks like Amazon Halo is shutting down. Personally I'll stick to an older Withings scales and progress pictures.
4:20 I have a Galaxy Watch myself and it has always been pretty consistent. First of all, you measure using the MIDDLE and RING fingers, not the index and middle fingers like in the video. Secondly, you have to put in your height for the primary account in the Samsung Health app. Then the watch will calculate using your existing height. It seems like in the video, they all use the same account while they are not the same height? So that might explain the inaccuracy results?
Dang it, Amazon shut down Halo completely. I just wanted to download the app, looked it up and realized they shut it down 😑 Thank you so much for the comparison! You've got my sub!
@@rainerrain9689 Amazon made the decision to close its Halo division due to its inability to fulfill customer expectations. These customers included notable names such as Whole Foods, Hilton, and Precor. The news was relayed through a memo from Neil Lindsay, the Senior Vice President of Amazon Health Services, on August 24.
@@Marco_My_WordsThanks for the reply .I looked it up earlier after my comment to you. Amazon Care is different from the Halo division. Halo was shut down due to market saturation and late entry by Amazon ,too much competition and cost to overcome. "Amazon Care business shut down because it could not meet the expectations of its customers - which included Whole Foods, Hilton and Precor - according to an August 24 memo that Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, sent to the company’s health services team to inform them of the upcoming closure."
@@rainerrain9689 Absolutely, you're correct. I quickly performed a search and selected the first result without adequately checking the title. The data I gave is about Amazon Care, not Amazon Halo. I appreciate you providing me with the correct information.
Consider trying Tanita next time - it's FDA approved and has both professional and consumer models. Something like RD-545 with Multifrequency and hands electrodes (similar to Withings Body Scan, but people say Tanita is much more accurate). But people also say their iOS app was horrible (dunno maybe fixed already) compared to Withings, which is Apple-inspired.
The thing about the Zozo Suit that they didnt say is thatthey are not one size fits all. You have to get the suit that is your size. Doing so will eliminate some of the errors you get. But I like ot for the measurements because I hated iaing tape. I also do it in a room that doesn't have a lot of objects in the background. It connects to google fit too.
The impedance ones aren't too bad. Just make sure that you're at the same level, erm, contents each time you measure to be consistent and then measure for progress. Ignore day-to-day to weed out the deviations and look at the big monthly picture.
I think Omron full body was the second one related to precision, you don't show its measures from you at the end, but that 19% is closest than the others except from the Halo. You should review a new and more top models from Omron like the karada scan hbf-375 or the hbf-511, and also some some Tanita and beurer stuff like the Tanita Bf-603, bf 601, or the tanita BC-545N, from beurer the Beurer BF 105 and the Beurer BF 1000 súper precision
Excellent content, love the comparisons. I've done a Dexa and tried a lot of the devices, my Withings (older Body+) is pretty on-par with the Dexa, but being an impedance method, it fluctuates with body water levels, but they've done some work on that in the Withings app. I just wish they'd come out with a middle-ground mode for these devices instead of just "Athlete" and "Normal". Oddly, the 3-site caliper method tends to align with my Withings in "Athlete" mode, and Dexa tends to align with it in "Normal" mode. If you do this again, I'd say try some calipers, and Hydrostatic Weighing. We were taught in school that Hydrostatic Weighing was the gold standard (pre-Dexa, mind you) and more accurate than the BodPod method -- with calipers being heavily dependent on the technician, and impedance being a "ballpark" tool.
Great video guys, you really went above and beyond with all theses devices! Thank you Shervin for sharing your experience and all the facts in an articulate and entertaining manner. Also Tejas brings a positive young energy that was really entertaining. It was interesting to compare two different body compositions at the same scales. Keep it up guys, you got a new subscriber :)
I use a Omron BF511 full body scale daily, and have done for around 7 years. Readings are usually within 1% of each other every day. I'm not sure how accurate they are against any standard but they work great as a trend reference.
My issue is with calibration. Validation engineers know regular maintenance as in standard calibration of equipment on a periodic basis is critical for instrument performance. Reliable results depend on the equipment and the cost is ongoing. As always, cheaper to maintain than replace 😊.
Thanks for making me aware constantly of diversifying my exercises and working around my issues one of which is vertigo needing the Epley maneuver and the other is my age of 78. I am focusing more on range of motion and flexibility rather than my past insistence on single repetition squats or other exercises. I need to be able to function in mobility versus strength which seems to limit my movement.
Bro I just love the amount of effort you put into all these videos you create! Know that we really appreciate all the work you do for us fitness nuts who have all the questions you help us answer! Thanks for all that you do Shervin 🙏💪
Did Tejas happen to scan with the Renpho in athlete mode? I find that it gives a really low reading in athlete mode but about 1% different to a DEXA when not in athlete mode for non athlete bodies (ie, more muscle). May explain why your reading on the Renpho was closer and Tejas was way off.
Hey Shervin, love the channel! Any reason you don’t review the Garmin ecosystem? Their scale, BP cuff, and sleep tracking from my Fenix 6 is phenomenal and all without a monthly subscription.
For me, the best and cheapest body-fat scale is my bedroom mirror. Stand in front of it, remove your clothes and take a look. Confronting, accurate and reliable. The thing about excess body-fat is that it's clearly visible.
Exactly! I think you suffer from a severe case of technology fetish if you believe this stuff delivers accurate results, particularly the handheld devices, come on guys! And yes, look at the mirror AND touch your body, your hands are amazing tools and they can easily distinguish whats muscle and what's fat. If you exercise and lose fat consistently there comes the point, when you can feel your muscles come through as the fat layer gets thinner. I lost 80 pounds and never even counted calories. Fast, exercise, feast, repeat! The simplest way is the best way. Good luck!
Love this video! I had never heard of the Bod Pod, and it's interesting to see how the cheaper options stack up! I was hoping you would have done the Garmin scale, especially their latest version the S2, which allows you to input data from a DeXA scan (or other outside sources) to help it improve its accuracy. I only have the first version of the Garmin scale which doesn't allow for this, and I think it underestimates my bodyfat - it says I'm like 9% when I'm pretty sure I'm closer to 20%, also that number has changed drastically since I started intermittent fasting - it used to estimate me at 16% bodyfat, when I think I was more low 20s back then. I should really just get a DeXA scan, although the exact number isn't that important to me, I just want to see accuracy in day-to-day changes. Also I hope something replaces Amazon Halo for its simplicity, never got to try it. Thanks again though! This was great!
I don’t know about y’all but I have been using renpho for years and it seems pretty accurate to me. I’m around 13% of body fat and walk around 175lbs for 5’10 as a Boxer/Kickboxer. I have used my Renpho for several weigh-ins for all my fights and it has always been accurate with a 1lbs margin error at times. And I recently switched to Elektrify which gives me the exact same stats as renpho. And it’s pretty easy to estimate somebody BF based on how shredded the person look, just saying. I Hope this helps.
That Omron handheld has some crazy price gouging going on. I have one at home that was around $25 previously. It’s third party sellers that are basically scalping them.
im suprised you didnt try the eufy smart scale. mine is more consistent with its readings compared to alot of what you showed here in the video. i dont know if its the most accurate but its consistent which allows me to monitor a trend at least.
Wasn't there any place where you could take a buoyancy test? I hear that's the most accurate. They used to do them at the Y. Maybe you can do an impromptu version by putting a (cheap) bathroom scale in a clear plastic bag and using it in a pool. Actually that would make an awesome follow up.
This is great content. These are inaccurate devices by definition but you showed how they work and compared in a real world setting. I found this super useful. Thanks and subbed.
Absolutely LOVED getting my first Dexa scan and I just signed up for my second -- I'm jealous of you trying all these ! This was so insanely informative, your vids are so thorough. Keep up the excellent work, man!
Really good video guys! You deserve way more views on this, it's super informative and kind of shows that the most important thing is to stick to one method and look for trends.
The Amazon Halo is DISCONTINUED!! I just watched this video on October 29th 2023 and I was going to try to purchase the Amazon Halo. Then I google searched it and the search results say that Amazon Halo has been discontinued on August 1st 2023!! Grrr!!! I thought I let you guys know about that. Do you guys know other alternatives of accurate body fat measure devices like the Amazon Halo? Thanks!
Navy measurements calculator in conjunction with a smart scale. Over time you'll be able to get a solid ballpark as long as you stick with same device/calculation. Cheapest and best method hands down. DEXA is expensive, inconvenient and pretty inaccurate for what you pay.
Video idea: try the US navy method vs Dexa scan. I've read somewhere that the US navy method, simple as it seems, is the closest in accuracy to the Dexa
Dude. This video was so good. Just absolute solid content, and super useful/directional/actionable. Well done. And #SadFace Halo was good but is passing on.
I just found your video, I am from Brazil, and I could do the DEXA for free every month there, but since I moved to Germany, I could not find a way of tracking my body fat anymore. I bought the omron scale here but I want something that imports the data directly to my apple health. I got really excited about Halo, hoewever just found out Amazon killed the project. The whithings scale looks pretty cool, but its actually too expensive. I think I will just stick to the omron scale and continue to import manually the data to apple health
Nice one Shervin! I've been wondering how accurate my Withings body fat is for a while. Which ones were the closest to Dexa in terms of lean mass? Same ranking?
Very interesting comparison! Thank you for putting it together! I use the Samsung Galaxy Watch estimate, as it is included with the watch. I also use calipers and measure at three points on the body. In my experience the Samsung seems to track my changes pretty well, and corresponds to what my eyes tell me. Based on your limited sample it looks like it's about 20% off, up or down, but as long as its repeatability (you call it accuracy, but actually it's called reliability) is high, the within the individual measurement reliability will be a "good enough" to gauge individual changes, even though the absolute may be off by 20%.
exactly. i started working out a couple of months ago and the graph in the app was going up almost consitently. just had a 1 week holiday and it went down during that time. now its going up again (worked out on mon, tues, wedn and thurs) i love how it shows me my progress. I dont believe in the number but i do believe in the graph!
@@RacoonFighter its pretty accurate. And i didnt buy it for health at all but ended up using it all the time for it. the numbers of the body compostion isnt accurate JUST LIKE ALL OTHER TOOLS. the graph however is. thats what shows the progress. No need to know exact number even a pod cant tell.
@@feuerherz007 Everything else from heart rate, sleep monitoring etc. is also inaccurate. It is still better than Amazon amazfits, but a Huawei for example is 100x better. You wasted money on a mediocre product
“how do you know I’m not ??” great stuff. I’m still in between getting a dexa, bodpod, and the hydrostatic (is that what it’s called ??) when you go into the pool. another great episode
Great video! but at 04:03 your measurement technique for Galaxy Watch 5 is incorrect. You are supposed to place your middle and ring fingers on the sensor
I’ve seen someone say that consistent results are more important than trying to find something with accurate results (which I think is kind of true). If it consistently can tell you if you’ve gained or lost, it might be good enough.
i didnt buy the samsung watch 5 because of the measurement at all and didnt know that it had it at that point. however some months ago i started working out and measuring my progress with it on a daily basis. and the muscle mass graph is actually going up matching the days i workout. last week i was on holiday and didnt workout at all so the graph didnt go up but down. Thus i forced myself to workout this weeks Monday, tues, wedns and thursday and guess what. with each day it goes further up again. you see for me its not about if these numbers are my exact muscle kg or exact body fat. i dont care about it. but i love seeing how my workouts show themselves not only visible but also in the apps graph. so i do believe the graph, but dont believe the numbers.
Pro biologist and pt here since 2005. Thanks for this entertainment video. Well you can't use home devices for FM. They are very unreliable, specially on fit people or obeses. Plus, they just consider the water in your limbs (>80%). So if you have an android profile, the device "don't see" the fat you gather in the trunk. Using a caliper and/or circumferences work much better😮. Or spend time and money on BodPod or DEXA.
I love the video. I'm thinking about getting a DexaScan near me, but I actually own a Renpho scale and the Omron HBF-306C. Just thought I'd mention that I paid $38.99 for the Moron back in 2014. Not really sure why the price has gone up on Amazon now! WOW!! What an investment!!
That was a brilliant and thorough review! Thank you. I need to buy a scale and after watching this I'm going to get a simple analog or digital scale that measures my weight only... and then eat healthy.
The biggest thing I've found for the accuracy, is consistency. I do my measurements every morning on the galaxy watch, right after the bathroom, naked except the watch, standing in the same place, and position, taking care not to change any portions of body parts touching, don't talk or move, etc... And i consistently got the exact same measurements doing several immediately. So i just do one now and almost never get any weird numbers. It sounds like a lot, just it's really not once you get in the habit. Also, focus on trends and not the actual numbers. Progress and regression is what matters, not the numbers.
I believe that your method is sound -- mainly, because I use the same and measure daily.😊 However, I use an Omron "full body" scan/weight scale and I convert body measurements to weight (I do track/record both percentages & weights). And, I've found that hydration greatly affects both percentages (body fat & muscle). Dehydration will cause a big rise in measured body fat percentage and big drop in measured body muscle percentage, both, of which can persist for two to three days, unless you make a diligent effort to rehydrate! The real benefit is the trending over time, especially the weights conversion, as my body weight fluctuates, too. I have recorded daily measurements since 2014-01-01. After going to a very low carbohydrate diet, two years ago, my body fat plummeted (>5%) and has stabilized, more-or-less.
Can't compare two or four electrodes to anything as they don't measure complete body. I attempted to do similar testing and still have a Renpho eight electrode (not in the market yet), Lepulse eight electrode, Sportneer eight electrode and about to order/test a BodyPedia (Supposed to be almost as accurate as the InBody370) which I can lend/conribute to future testing. The Renpho does seem somewhat accurate. I did compare all mentioned, the same InBody that you used. Thank you for comparing all the items. I was considering buying them too.
I enjoyed this video a lot, wish more TH-camrs did comparison reviews like this more often. Sad to see that the amazon halo is the best non-DEXA option for tracking body fat, since amazon is shutting it down soon. Ironic that as this comparison is made, that happens. However, with amazon halo out of the picture, what would you recommend? Also, it would be nice to see a new video in the future just like this one, but more based off of consistency over time (if possible) in addition to accuracy. You may also want to add in a Garmin and Fitbit scale.
I have the Lescale P1 (also called Lepulse 8). It gives me pretty consistent results, unlike some others I tested. Can't say anything about accuracy, probably not too far off. The scale is nice, the App is okay. Around $80.
The bod pod can fluctuate on numbers if you have more or less body hair. If you have more body hair the numbers are less accurate. ( lower body fat ) less hair will get a closer read on you body.
The Bod Pod and the Dexa Scan both depend on the parameter (calibration) settings in their measurement protocols. The best way is probably the hydrostatic weighing method... But I will trust Greg Doucette's X-ray vision over any known medical method. I have heard many people reiterate the fact that the exact body fat level can be done at autopsy. That's pure BS. I happen to be a medical doctor. Just my two cents...lol
Compare all of those to a caliper body fat measurement. I think that would be interesting, as it incorporates some of what Amazon Halo sees and also is the cheapest among all.
There is actually a way to increase the accuracy of a DEXA-Scan by doing an additional test that involves drinking deuterium to determine the percentage of water in the body. There's also a new test using ultrasound for even more accuracy than a DEXA-Scan, but this is still in early stages and pretty expensive.
@ShervinShares what about “the pinch test” (Skinfold measurements)? I think it would be interesting to see if this analog method even compare for modern ways :)
Thanks! I got the omron full body many years ago. Only started to use it consistently recently. Was wondering how accurate it is given i got i so long ago.
Samsung Watch5 instructs to touch the buttons with the middle and ring fingers, not with the index finger, perhaps explaining the large margin of error
Don’t gyms have the commercial grade Inbody machine to use? I am not living in the US anymore, but in my home country the commercial grade Inbody machines are equipped at every gym and hospital, it costs about US$5 every time. As for the Dexa, probably about US$30-50 at hospitals. So I think home body fat scale is really not necessary as long as you keep track about once a month at the same machine from the inexpensive commercial grade Inbody machine and keep logs of your progress and you will be okay.
2:44 this is because of scarcity I believe or supply and demand. I bought that exact same make and model 15 years ago (it hasn’t changed or been updated since then) and I got it for $30 on Amazon. A couple years later mine broke and I bought another one for $60 which I thought was a total rip off, it was twice as expensive! But NOW!? It’s like anywhere between $300-$600 online. And I can not figure out why the crazy price jump. I really hope mine doesn’t break lol…. Maybe I should sell mine……
How about comparing the Evolt 360 scanner against the Inbody scanner (high end) that gyms use to charge you extra and how they compare to these scanners or other 3d scanners. THAT would be great to compare for your next video.
Great video! Very informative! Do any of the ones you tested measure visceral fat? As Alfred Binet, Inventor of the IQ test, said, “Test and retest and retest!”
What’s the usefulness of the bmi? I’m in pretty good shape and shocked that I’m “overweight” (25.1) according to bmi. I think it’s because I’m both long waisted and more broad a thank typical and slightly more muscular than typical. Anyway, people often wa4n me I’m getting too skinny by the time my bmi gets to 24. I don’t think it’s a good measure for me.
Zozo fit suit is interesting to me. If only it does electrical impedance too, instead of over the phone scan. That would give better results. For how it gives measurements of body parts, that’s awesome because that allows for wholesome perspective. For example, an increase in muscle mass may translate in muscular arms or legs but smaller waist line (waist to hip ratio), etc. Taking measurements using measuring tape is time consuming and may not be accurate too but this ZOZO fit suit has potential for a wholesome usage, even for tailoring clothes.
Shervin, have you tried comparing your metrics between a DEXA scan and Hydrostatic dunk test? The latter is touted by many as the gold standard in getting most accurate metrics. Curious and would love to see you compare your numbers.
@@boohoow complete user error. She doesn’t even seem to understand which density model to use and why the percentages are so different. Plus hair traps air molecules and will read lower if you don’t control it. Having a big chunk of your hair on the back of the cap is definitely not okay and I doubt she ran a proper volume check.
i noticed you have multiple withings scales, can you compare them to each other. so the Body scan vs the lower tiers ones of same generations or something similar. just to see how they compare amongst their own own products. if there that much of a difference in the numbers you get etc..
I love watching your videos because you look so much like Nandor the Relentless. You should guest star on What We Do In The Shadows, as his brother. 😋(Plus I appreciate the data you give us on fitness products!!)
I had a few scales which usually measured my BF at like 11-12%. Renpho was the outlier and had me at 16%. I thought that was the wrong one. Did a Dexa which resulted in 16% BF. Renpho was the most accurate and cheapest. It was a hit to the ego though, thought my BF was way lower than 16%.
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Amazon Halo is being discontinued on August 1, 2023 and they are refunding all purchases made in the last 12 months.
So I have one of the newest bodpods, as well as dexa, inbody, and multiple other items in my lab. BodPod is the gold standard in most cases. Dexa is as well but harder to find due to the readiation license, and it finds a little higher fat because of the brain and spine. What i can say is the bodpod was ran very poorly, and I doubt she used the right density model. All the hair sticking out the back, going to trap air and drop the body fat big time. And there was no accounting for the beards.
@@ShervinShares never noted to people that bodyweight can fluctuate daily like 3-5lbs just from water, salt, muscle hydration, stress, BMs, etc.
Also the time of day should be as consistent as possible. Using an in body before a shower (multiple times) vs after (multiple times) will give you different results because of the moisture in your skin. As with most of the "resistance" measurement scales.
I think you started to summarize it at the end but from my experience: full scale with handles like in body tend to be pretty close but lower than reality (they're more accurate the skinnier you are), and things like handhelds or watches tend to be high pending their "algo" because they need to guestimate the rest of the body and they don't really know when someone has big legs or a big butt, heck lower belly fat is also not really going to be grabbed because the measurements is across the arms and chest.
On in body; when PAIRING just keep the thing at your height setting, don't stand on it, and click the start - the translation from Korea is wrong.. it pairs consistently fast if you just have the dial set to the height and start in app before getting on.
All scales will fluctuate a bit use to use from all the ones I've tried but the in body one has overall been more consistent when I'm consistent.
The HUGE benefit of the in body is using the GYM or nutritionist ones intermittently as a more detailed check and it will give visceral fat, muscle and fat at different body parts etc (like that suit you used but way faster).. and it all can sync through the app.
The dumb thing with inbody is the app wants gps, absolutely not needed but whatever, everything else asks for your first born..
What's probably the most important is to pick one that consistently gives you the same reading when you first test it, and stick to that product through your fitness journey. The starting number itself doesnt matter, but the progression over time does.
Correct
That's actually what I do.
I have the Xiaomi scale. Just good enough to see if in moving in the right direction
@@JohanDanielAlvarezSanchezI have one of those xiaomi scales, but in regards to body fat measurements, I have seen on the mirror significant reduction on fat in my abdomen and arms as well as signs of muscle gain, but the scales say that I have lost muscle and gained fat compared to one of my most sedentary and indulgent dieting period. 😂
I’m thinking of trying the ara strap or the amazon thing to track my progress.
This aged like fine milk 😅
Last month the halo division was dissolved and Amazon thanos snapped it from existence.
Also to be consistent about the time you weigh every day, and the amount of water you have had at the weigh time.
It's a real shame that Amazon has decided to discontinue Halo. Thanks for an informative video.
Anybody find a comparable to the halo?
I blame all the "tech reviewers" who slammed the algorithm for being "too judgmental" when in fact all it was doing was being accurate.
@@pawala7I imagine liberal feminists were appalled by the true readings and petitioned to "cancel" halo just like the try to cancel anyone else who tells them things they don't want to hear
@@migooknamjait’s because not enough people signed up for the subscription… obviously. Tf you talking about?
I got it and it was glitchy. The readings were off in comparison with other devices I was using, body fat read too low and drastically different from day to day. And it had other glitches. I really wanted mine to work. I loved the scans.
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I can’t stop won’t stop. What should I make next??
The thing is this: anything using bio electrical impedance (scales, watches, handhelds, etc) have a pretext protocol to minimize the error (-/+ 3-6%). An 8-12hr fast followed by voiding your body of waste. The scans (DEXA and BODPOD) most likely have similar protocols. This could account for the varying reading in the home products. If I remember correctly, women who experience their monthly cycle should test at the same time monthly to minimize any variances caused by it. Double check this information as it was current about a decade or so ago when I was personal training. ACSM and ACE training standards are a good place to start for information on this.
I think one thing to keep in mind is that if the data is off for one measurement tool, as long as it is consistently off, it can still be useful for tracking progress.
That's my secret, CAP.. I'm always wrong.. 😂
Thanks for the review. Just thinking about buying a new scale during this Black Friday sale.
Had withtings when they first came out. Currently using Tanita RD901, not very accurate with the body fat percentage.
It seems Withings Bodyscan is even better than InBody. Can’t decide.
It’s a shame that Amazon doesn’t provide Halo app any more.
Note... a one time comparison to DEXA doesn't necessarily get at the issue. Measurement repeatability is key as well. For example, for bio impedance (as well as other methods) hydration status can GREATLY affect the measurement.
Such a comprehensive breakdown. Actually so helpful.
Griffin in the comments! Thanks bro
You should try the full body MRI services like QBio or Prenuvo, which will definitely be more accurate than Dexa. Also there is no radiation. You get muscle composition at a really fine scale.
Prenuvo I did! binge my channel: th-cam.com/video/533nLrjql04/w-d-xo.htmlsi=i-AP4nvEpLCQs0o3
QBio i never heard of, but will look into. Sadly prenuvo did not provide body fat
I think with these products precision is more important than accuracy. They're all inaccurate but if you can get one that's precise then you can track progress more easily. Looks like Amazon Halo is shutting down. Personally I'll stick to an older Withings scales and progress pictures.
4:20 I have a Galaxy Watch myself and it has always been pretty consistent.
First of all, you measure using the MIDDLE and RING fingers, not the index and middle fingers like in the video.
Secondly, you have to put in your height for the primary account in the Samsung Health app. Then the watch will calculate using your existing height. It seems like in the video, they all use the same account while they are not the same height? So that might explain the inaccuracy results?
Dang it, Amazon shut down Halo completely. I just wanted to download the app, looked it up and realized they shut it down 😑
Thank you so much for the comparison! You've got my sub!
Why did Amazon shut down Halo?
@@rainerrain9689 Amazon made the decision to close its Halo division due to its inability to fulfill customer expectations. These customers included notable names such as Whole Foods, Hilton, and Precor. The news was relayed through a memo from Neil Lindsay, the Senior Vice President of Amazon Health Services, on August 24.
@@rainerrain9689 At least that's what the internet says.
@@Marco_My_WordsThanks for the reply .I looked it up earlier after my comment to you.
Amazon Care is different from the Halo division.
Halo was shut down due to market saturation and late entry by Amazon ,too much competition and cost to overcome.
"Amazon Care business shut down because it could not meet the expectations of its customers - which included Whole Foods, Hilton and Precor - according to an August 24 memo that Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, sent to the company’s health services team to inform them of the upcoming closure."
@@rainerrain9689 Absolutely, you're correct. I quickly performed a search and selected the first result without adequately checking the title. The data I gave is about Amazon Care, not Amazon Halo. I appreciate you providing me with the correct information.
Consider trying Tanita next time - it's FDA approved and has both professional and consumer models. Something like RD-545 with Multifrequency and hands electrodes (similar to Withings Body Scan, but people say Tanita is much more accurate). But people also say their iOS app was horrible (dunno maybe fixed already) compared to Withings, which is Apple-inspired.
Congrats for the quality and commitment to put the effort, time and ambition to go even further. Good job mate
The thing about the Zozo Suit that they didnt say is thatthey are not one size fits all. You have to get the suit that is your size. Doing so will eliminate some of the errors you get. But I like ot for the measurements because I hated iaing tape. I also do it in a room that doesn't have a lot of objects in the background. It connects to google fit too.
The impedance ones aren't too bad. Just make sure that you're at the same level, erm, contents each time you measure to be consistent and then measure for progress. Ignore day-to-day to weed out the deviations and look at the big monthly picture.
I think Omron full body was the second one related to precision, you don't show its measures from you at the end, but that 19% is closest than the others except from the Halo.
You should review a new and more top models from Omron like the karada scan hbf-375 or the hbf-511, and also some some Tanita and beurer stuff like the Tanita Bf-603, bf 601, or the tanita BC-545N, from beurer the Beurer BF 105 and the Beurer BF 1000 súper precision
Exactly my same thoughts!
Excellent content, love the comparisons. I've done a Dexa and tried a lot of the devices, my Withings (older Body+) is pretty on-par with the Dexa, but being an impedance method, it fluctuates with body water levels, but they've done some work on that in the Withings app. I just wish they'd come out with a middle-ground mode for these devices instead of just "Athlete" and "Normal". Oddly, the 3-site caliper method tends to align with my Withings in "Athlete" mode, and Dexa tends to align with it in "Normal" mode.
If you do this again, I'd say try some calipers, and Hydrostatic Weighing. We were taught in school that Hydrostatic Weighing was the gold standard (pre-Dexa, mind you) and more accurate than the BodPod method -- with calipers being heavily dependent on the technician, and impedance being a "ballpark" tool.
Great video guys, you really went above and beyond with all theses devices! Thank you Shervin for sharing your experience and all the facts in an articulate and entertaining manner. Also Tejas brings a positive young energy that was really entertaining. It was interesting to compare two different body compositions at the same scales. Keep it up guys, you got a new subscriber :)
The amount of effort that goes into this probably goes unnoticed by most. Huge thumbs up to you
The effort that goes in these videos are crazy
That means so much, thank you!
I use a Omron BF511 full body scale daily, and have done for around 7 years. Readings are usually within 1% of each other every day. I'm not sure how accurate they are against any standard but they work great as a trend reference.
My issue is with calibration. Validation engineers know regular maintenance as in standard calibration of equipment on a periodic basis is critical for instrument performance. Reliable results depend on the equipment and the cost is ongoing. As always, cheaper to maintain than replace 😊.
Thanks for making me aware constantly of diversifying my exercises and working around my issues one of which is vertigo needing the Epley maneuver and the other is my age of 78.
I am focusing more on range of motion and flexibility rather than my past insistence on single repetition squats or other exercises.
I need to be able to function in mobility versus strength which seems to limit my movement.
Bro I just love the amount of effort you put into all these videos you create! Know that we really appreciate all the work you do for us fitness nuts who have all the questions you help us answer! Thanks for all that you do Shervin 🙏💪
Did Tejas happen to scan with the Renpho in athlete mode? I find that it gives a really low reading in athlete mode but about 1% different to a DEXA when not in athlete mode for non athlete bodies (ie, more muscle). May explain why your reading on the Renpho was closer and Tejas was way off.
Hey Shervin, love the channel! Any reason you don’t review the Garmin ecosystem? Their scale, BP cuff, and sleep tracking from my Fenix 6 is phenomenal and all without a monthly subscription.
Wow, super thorough. You guys really reviewed a lot of products. No clear conclusion on accuracy, but great job with all the info.
For me, the best and cheapest body-fat scale is my bedroom mirror.
Stand in front of it, remove your clothes and take a look. Confronting, accurate and reliable. The thing about excess body-fat is that it's clearly visible.
Whew! No lies told. 💯
Exactly! I think you suffer from a severe case of technology fetish if you believe this stuff delivers accurate results, particularly the handheld devices, come on guys! And yes, look at the mirror AND touch your body, your hands are amazing tools and they can easily distinguish whats muscle and what's fat. If you exercise and lose fat consistently there comes the point, when you can feel your muscles come through as the fat layer gets thinner. I lost 80 pounds and never even counted calories. Fast, exercise, feast, repeat! The simplest way is the best way. Good luck!
Love this video! I had never heard of the Bod Pod, and it's interesting to see how the cheaper options stack up! I was hoping you would have done the Garmin scale, especially their latest version the S2, which allows you to input data from a DeXA scan (or other outside sources) to help it improve its accuracy. I only have the first version of the Garmin scale which doesn't allow for this, and I think it underestimates my bodyfat - it says I'm like 9% when I'm pretty sure I'm closer to 20%, also that number has changed drastically since I started intermittent fasting - it used to estimate me at 16% bodyfat, when I think I was more low 20s back then. I should really just get a DeXA scan, although the exact number isn't that important to me, I just want to see accuracy in day-to-day changes. Also I hope something replaces Amazon Halo for its simplicity, never got to try it.
Thanks again though! This was great!
This was a well made video, going to poke around abd see what else you have done.
I don’t know about y’all but I have been using renpho for years and it seems pretty accurate to me. I’m around 13% of body fat and walk around 175lbs for 5’10 as a Boxer/Kickboxer. I have used my Renpho for several weigh-ins for all my fights and it has always been accurate with a 1lbs margin error at times.
And I recently switched to Elektrify which gives me the exact same stats as renpho.
And it’s pretty easy to estimate somebody BF based on how shredded the person look, just saying. I Hope this helps.
That Omron handheld has some crazy price gouging going on. I have one at home that was around $25 previously. It’s third party sellers that are basically scalping them.
im suprised you didnt try the eufy smart scale. mine is more consistent with its readings compared to alot of what you showed here in the video. i dont know if its the most accurate but its consistent which allows me to monitor a trend at least.
Wasn't there any place where you could take a buoyancy test? I hear that's the most accurate. They used to do them at the Y. Maybe you can do an impromptu version by putting a (cheap) bathroom scale in a clear plastic bag and using it in a pool. Actually that would make an awesome follow up.
This is great content. These are inaccurate devices by definition but you showed how they work and compared in a real world setting. I found this super useful. Thanks and subbed.
Absolutely LOVED getting my first Dexa scan and I just signed up for my second -- I'm jealous of you trying all these ! This was so insanely informative, your vids are so thorough. Keep up the excellent work, man!
thank you!! i hope you learned a lot about your body
okay you won me over with this video ... subbed
lots of great content ... no BS ... no fluff
Sucks that Amazon Halo is shutting down. The body comp analysis was by far the best
Really good video guys! You deserve way more views on this, it's super informative and kind of shows that the most important thing is to stick to one method and look for trends.
The Amazon Halo is DISCONTINUED!!
I just watched this video on October 29th 2023 and I was going to try to purchase the Amazon Halo.
Then I google searched it and the search results say that Amazon Halo has been discontinued on August 1st 2023!! Grrr!!!
I thought I let you guys know about that.
Do you guys know other alternatives of accurate body fat measure devices like the Amazon Halo?
Thanks!
Navy measurements calculator in conjunction with a smart scale. Over time you'll be able to get a solid ballpark as long as you stick with same device/calculation. Cheapest and best method hands down. DEXA is expensive, inconvenient and pretty inaccurate for what you pay.
The ones that perform a visual scan and the put a garment on are interesting. They potentially could actually work reasonably well.
Video idea: try the US navy method vs Dexa scan. I've read somewhere that the US navy method, simple as it seems, is the closest in accuracy to the Dexa
I wish you had tested skinfold calipers to see how it compares to the electronic devices! :)
Dude. This video was so good. Just absolute solid content, and super useful/directional/actionable. Well done. And #SadFace Halo was good but is passing on.
This is awesome! Would have loved to see the Garmin scale in the mix
Ahhh the number of ppl that mentioned this
I've really enjoyed mine
Have you tried the Lepulse 8 Electrodes Weighing Scale ? Great video, thanks for sharing!
I just found your video, I am from Brazil, and I could do the DEXA for free every month there, but since I moved to Germany, I could not find a way of tracking my body fat anymore.
I bought the omron scale here but I want something that imports the data directly to my apple health. I got really excited about Halo, hoewever just found out Amazon killed the project. The whithings scale looks pretty cool, but its actually too expensive. I think I will just stick to the omron scale and continue to import manually the data to apple health
Nice one Shervin! I've been wondering how accurate my Withings body fat is for a while. Which ones were the closest to Dexa in terms of lean mass? Same ranking?
For a reference composition you want to use a 4-compartment model which requires a dexa scan and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis.
Very interesting comparison! Thank you for putting it together! I use the Samsung Galaxy Watch estimate, as it is included with the watch. I also use calipers and measure at three points on the body. In my experience the Samsung seems to track my changes pretty well, and corresponds to what my eyes tell me. Based on your limited sample it looks like it's about 20% off, up or down, but as long as its repeatability (you call it accuracy, but actually it's called reliability) is high, the within the individual measurement reliability will be a "good enough" to gauge individual changes, even though the absolute may be off by 20%.
Why would someone buy a galaxy watch lol. Literally the most inaccurate android devices
exactly.
i started working out a couple of months ago and the graph in the app was going up almost consitently.
just had a 1 week holiday and it went down during that time.
now its going up again (worked out on mon, tues, wedn and thurs)
i love how it shows me my progress. I dont believe in the number but i do believe in the graph!
@@RacoonFighter its pretty accurate. And i didnt buy it for health at all but ended up using it all the time for it.
the numbers of the body compostion isnt accurate JUST LIKE ALL OTHER TOOLS. the graph however is. thats what shows the progress. No need to know exact number even a pod cant tell.
@@feuerherz007 Everything else from heart rate, sleep monitoring etc. is also inaccurate. It is still better than Amazon amazfits, but a Huawei for example is 100x better. You wasted money on a mediocre product
@@RacoonFighter my heart rate and sleep monetoring are actually incredible accurate. It tracks my sleep up to some minutes
“how do you know I’m not ??” great stuff.
I’m still in between getting a dexa, bodpod, and the hydrostatic (is that what it’s called ??) when you go into the pool.
another great episode
Do the Dexa if you can afford it!
Great video! but at 04:03 your measurement technique for Galaxy Watch 5 is incorrect. You are supposed to place your middle and ring fingers on the sensor
I've really enjoyed your channel. I'm getting back in shape, it's baby steps. Your channel provides a lot of information.
Where is the dexa scan $200 in Manhattan. The "black Friday" price was $275 where I looked
I’ve seen someone say that consistent results are more important than trying to find something with accurate results (which I think is kind of true). If it consistently can tell you if you’ve gained or lost, it might be good enough.
i didnt buy the samsung watch 5 because of the measurement at all and didnt know that it had it at that point.
however some months ago i started working out and measuring my progress with it on a daily basis. and the muscle mass graph is actually going up matching the days i workout. last week i was on holiday and didnt workout at all so the graph didnt go up but down. Thus i forced myself to workout this weeks Monday, tues, wedns and thursday and guess what. with each day it goes further up again.
you see for me its not about if these numbers are my exact muscle kg or exact body fat. i dont care about it.
but i love seeing how my workouts show themselves not only visible but also in the apps graph. so i do believe the graph, but dont believe the numbers.
I literally just watched your video from a year ago. So glad you did an update with this one. Thanks!
Pro biologist and pt here since 2005. Thanks for this entertainment video. Well you can't use home devices for FM. They are very unreliable, specially on fit people or obeses. Plus, they just consider the water in your limbs (>80%). So if you have an android profile, the device "don't see" the fat you gather in the trunk. Using a caliper and/or circumferences work much better😮. Or spend time and money on BodPod or DEXA.
I love the video. I'm thinking about getting a DexaScan near me, but I actually own a Renpho scale and the Omron HBF-306C. Just thought I'd mention that I paid $38.99 for the Moron back in 2014. Not really sure why the price has gone up on Amazon now! WOW!! What an investment!!
I recommend a My Fit 3D scan, very cheap, but depends on the nearest one to you. It takes a wealth of data.
Since Amazon Halo is going to be out of business is there any app you can recommend for measuring the body via phone camera? Thanks in advance!
You didn't read the manual for the OMRON scale, the display is supposed to point downwards. Please check and try again.
Why would a body fat scale be illegal? That's wild. Wow, awesome video
That was a brilliant and thorough review! Thank you. I need to buy a scale and after watching this I'm going to get a simple analog or digital scale that measures my weight only... and then eat healthy.
The biggest thing I've found for the accuracy, is consistency. I do my measurements every morning on the galaxy watch, right after the bathroom, naked except the watch, standing in the same place, and position, taking care not to change any portions of body parts touching, don't talk or move, etc...
And i consistently got the exact same measurements doing several immediately. So i just do one now and almost never get any weird numbers.
It sounds like a lot, just it's really not once you get in the habit.
Also, focus on trends and not the actual numbers. Progress and regression is what matters, not the numbers.
I believe that your method is sound -- mainly, because I use the same and measure daily.😊
However, I use an Omron "full body" scan/weight scale and I convert body measurements to weight (I do track/record both percentages & weights). And, I've found that hydration greatly affects both percentages (body fat & muscle). Dehydration will cause a big rise in measured body fat percentage and big drop in measured body muscle percentage, both, of which can persist for two to three days, unless you make a diligent effort to rehydrate!
The real benefit is the trending over time, especially the weights conversion, as my body weight fluctuates, too. I have recorded daily measurements since 2014-01-01. After going to a very low carbohydrate diet, two years ago, my body fat plummeted (>5%) and has stabilized, more-or-less.
Can't compare two or four electrodes to anything as they don't measure complete body. I attempted to do similar testing and still have a Renpho eight electrode (not in the market yet), Lepulse eight electrode, Sportneer eight electrode and about to order/test a BodyPedia (Supposed to be almost as accurate as the InBody370) which I can lend/conribute to future testing. The Renpho does seem somewhat accurate. I did compare all mentioned, the same InBody that you used. Thank you for comparing all the items. I was considering buying them too.
I enjoyed this video a lot, wish more TH-camrs did comparison reviews like this more often. Sad to see that the amazon halo is the best non-DEXA option for tracking body fat, since amazon is shutting it down soon. Ironic that as this comparison is made, that happens. However, with amazon halo out of the picture, what would you recommend? Also, it would be nice to see a new video in the future just like this one, but more based off of consistency over time (if possible) in addition to accuracy. You may also want to add in a Garmin and Fitbit scale.
Yes I hope to do a trends over time too! And there are some new visual based apps that I’ll be testing. V2 of the video should be even better
Yes I was hoping to see Garmin in here
looks like the Aura Strap was consistently close to the dexa scans for both guys.
@@ShervinShareshey bro can you try a hydrostatic bodyfat test too?
I have the Lescale P1 (also called Lepulse 8). It gives me pretty consistent results, unlike some others I tested. Can't say anything about accuracy, probably not too far off. The scale is nice, the App is okay. Around $80.
I have the same. Not sure accuracy but at least consistent
The bod pod can fluctuate on numbers if you have more or less body hair. If you have more body hair the numbers are less accurate. ( lower body fat ) less hair will get a closer read on you body.
The Bod Pod and the Dexa Scan both depend on the parameter (calibration) settings in their measurement protocols.
The best way is probably the hydrostatic weighing method...
But I will trust Greg Doucette's X-ray vision over any known medical method.
I have heard many people reiterate the fact that the exact body fat level can be done at autopsy. That's pure BS. I happen to be a medical doctor.
Just my two cents...lol
the way we do it at autopsy is by melting the person down and skimming the fat. Differnt kind of autopsy :)
Compare all of those to a caliper body fat measurement. I think that would be interesting, as it incorporates some of what Amazon Halo sees and also is the cheapest among all.
There is actually a way to increase the accuracy of a DEXA-Scan by doing an additional test that involves drinking deuterium to determine the percentage of water in the body. There's also a new test using ultrasound for even more accuracy than a DEXA-Scan, but this is still in early stages and pretty expensive.
You should test the Tanita smart segmental scales. Expensive, but pretty accurate.
@ShervinShares what about “the pinch test” (Skinfold measurements)? I think it would be interesting to see if this analog method even compare for modern ways :)
Nice comparison Shervin, havw you also tried out Bello 2, it uses NIR scan method
I’ve seen it on Amazon but didn’t end up buying it. Maybe for future videos!
No Garmin Index S2? :(
Thanks! I got the omron full body many years ago. Only started to use it consistently recently. Was wondering how accurate it is given i got i so long ago.
you might use Skulpt brand devices since they have said are the most accurate and affordable device after DEXA, IDK tbh
Samsung Watch5 instructs to touch the buttons with the middle and ring fingers, not with the index finger, perhaps explaining the large margin of error
Don’t gyms have the commercial grade Inbody machine to use?
I am not living in the US anymore, but in my home country the commercial grade Inbody machines are equipped at every gym and hospital, it costs about US$5 every time. As for the Dexa, probably about US$30-50 at hospitals. So I think home body fat scale is really not necessary as long as you keep track about once a month at the same machine from the inexpensive commercial grade Inbody machine and keep logs of your progress and you will be okay.
2:44 this is because of scarcity I believe or supply and demand. I bought that exact same make and model 15 years ago (it hasn’t changed or been updated since then) and I got it for $30 on Amazon. A couple years later mine broke and I bought another one for $60 which I thought was a total rip off, it was twice as expensive! But NOW!? It’s like anywhere between $300-$600 online. And I can not figure out why the crazy price jump. I really hope mine doesn’t break lol…. Maybe I should sell mine……
How about comparing the Evolt 360 scanner against the Inbody scanner (high end) that gyms use to charge you extra and how they compare to these scanners or other 3d scanners. THAT would be great to compare for your next video.
Great video! Very informative! Do any of the ones you tested measure visceral fat? As Alfred Binet, Inventor of the IQ test, said, “Test and retest and retest!”
Where is the affiliate link for the Halo?
What’s the usefulness of the bmi? I’m in pretty good shape and shocked that I’m “overweight” (25.1) according to bmi. I think it’s because I’m both long waisted and more broad a thank typical and slightly more muscular than typical. Anyway, people often wa4n me I’m getting too skinny by the time my bmi gets to 24. I don’t think it’s a good measure for me.
Zozo fit suit is interesting to me. If only it does electrical impedance too, instead of over the phone scan. That would give better results.
For how it gives measurements of body parts, that’s awesome because that allows for wholesome perspective. For example, an increase in muscle mass may translate in muscular arms or legs but smaller waist line (waist to hip ratio), etc.
Taking measurements using measuring tape is time consuming and may not be accurate too but this ZOZO fit suit has potential for a wholesome usage, even for tailoring clothes.
Awesome video. Any chance you could it again in à month to see if they at least point you in the right direction..
Yes! I posted trends on most devices for 3 months near the end of the video
It would be cool to compare them to hydrostatic, which is more accurate than DEXA!
Shervin, have you tried comparing your metrics between a DEXA scan and Hydrostatic dunk test? The latter is touted by many as the gold standard in getting most accurate metrics. Curious and would love to see you compare your numbers.
It is so impractical and so hard to get good readings in a hydro tank. I have all of them in my lab. BodPod is the go to for nearly every physiologist
@@leedoernte9648 Did we watch the same video? The bodpod was waaaay of?
@@boohoow complete user error. She doesn’t even seem to understand which density model to use and why the percentages are so different. Plus hair traps air molecules and will read lower if you don’t control it. Having a big chunk of your hair on the back of the cap is definitely not okay and I doubt she ran a proper volume check.
@@leedoernte9648 Nice, thanks for the clarification :)
i noticed you have multiple withings scales, can you compare them to each other. so the Body scan vs the lower tiers ones of same generations or something similar. just to see how they compare amongst their own own products. if there that much of a difference in the numbers you get etc..
The captions @13:14 "we took a Texas scan and I was 29% vodka" I'm dead lmao
amazing video. Can you please do a review of the withings scale that came out please.
I love watching your videos because you look so much like Nandor the Relentless. You should guest star on What We Do In The Shadows, as his brother. 😋(Plus I appreciate the data you give us on fitness products!!)
The subtitles at 13:13 "We took a Texas scan and I was 29% vodka." 😂
What happened to the test where they pinch different parts of your body (triceps, low stomach, inner thigh) and then calculate?
I had a few scales which usually measured my BF at like 11-12%. Renpho was the outlier and had me at 16%. I thought that was the wrong one. Did a Dexa which resulted in 16% BF. Renpho was the most accurate and cheapest. It was a hit to the ego though, thought my BF was way lower than 16%.
The dexa and Renpho were probably the two most inaccurate ones