Clearly not as good as a caliper test or immersion tank but they give a reasonable indication as to whether I am closer to a stick of celery or a pork scratching in terms of fat.
They suggest readings are not taken immediately after exercise, immediately after waking/feeding/drinking as these all tend to affect your electrolyte levels.
Dammit
I use the Tanita scales.
Clearly not as good as a caliper test or immersion tank but they give a reasonable indication as to whether I am closer to a stick of celery or a pork scratching in terms of fat.
They suggest readings are not taken immediately after exercise, immediately after waking/feeding/drinking as these all tend to affect your electrolyte levels.