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| Omron HBF-400 Body Fat Monitor and Scale | 
 enlarge | Brand: Omron
Discount Category: Health And Beauty
Selling Price: $59.99
Buy New: $42.68
Potential Savings: $17.31 (29%)
New (9) from $38.75
Customer Ratings:  309 comments
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 4
Size: HBF-400
Shipping Weight (pounds): 8
Dimensions (inch): 13 x 14 x 3
MPN: HBF-400
Model: HBF-400
UPC: 073796826406
EAN: 0073796826406
Release Date: July 15, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Descriptions:
| • | 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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Product Description
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 much
Amazon.com Product Description
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 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. | weight loss or weight maintenance program. 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 |  | 
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HBF-306 | 
HR-100 | | Measurement | - Body fat percentage
- Body mass index
- Weight
| - Body fat percentage
- Visceral fat level
- Skeletal muscle percentage
- Resting metabolism
- Body mass index
- Weight
| - Body fat percentage
- Body mass index
| | | 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. Theweakelectrical current is not felt while operating the Body Fat Analyzer. The monitoris calculated by a formula thatincludes five factors; electric resistance,height,weight,ageandgender.
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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| Customer Comments: Read 304 more comments...
 My daily sanity check & motivator! November 12, 2008
I have lost approximately 70 lbs. in the last 4 months... I'd have an exact figure if only I had not put off purchasing this scale until 2 and a half months ago!
This is the best scale I've ever utilized and provides me daily input as to the reality of my momentum! Prior to this scale I never listened to scales as I started off as a 300 lb. large framed male, my weight could fluctuate as much as 12 lbs. in a day and 3 of the 5 reputable weight charts out there have my end weight falling below my actual lean body mass as I am large framed and am putting on considerable muscle. I'd weigh myself but pay more attention to how I fit into clothing as a motivator.
This scale tells me everyday exactly where I am and where I'm going! Each morning I hop on and log my weight, BF%, SM% and BMI in an Excel spreadsheet, no one measurement matters and as such, no more getting bummed when I see my weight boomerang because of water retention or a skeletal mass increase. Heck, weight has become a secondary motivator to an increase in Skeletal Muscle and decrease in Body Fat percentages. What's more, it allows me enough insight to recognize a potential plateau and break the pattern.
I've read some gripes about the BMI accuracy, I qualified mine weekly with calipers for the first 4 weeks and the deviation was a rounding error, it's very accurate. About the only complaint I have is that the weight differs about 2 lbs. from utilizing the general scale and testing with your profile and handle bar.
This has been a great purchase and allows me to focus on my personal body type and track realistic goals. I recommend it to anyone whose trying to maintain discipline in weight loss, fat loss or muscle gains.
Excellent scale November 10, 2008
I don't care about the other feratures, I just wanted a great scale and this is it! And it is pleasant to look at as well. Feels sturdy, not plastic. Great scale, worth every penny.
Consistent November 6, 2008
Consistency. It doesn't matter if a scale is off a pound or two, as long as it is consistent! This scale is consistent and very close to the scale at our clinic. What more can you ask for?
Good scale October 31, 2008
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This scale works well to tell you your weight pretty accurately, but the BIA it is inaccurate. It only measures the body fat in your lower body. This is because the current from the electrode goes up one leg and down the other (the path of least resistance). It does not travel though the whole body. I recommend the next model up (the one with the handles) for more accurate reading. BIA devices have a +/- 6% error, but the good thing is that they are consistently wrong, so you can still track your progress if you are trying to lose fat. So, if you are only interested in knowing how much body fat you are losing/gaining (mainly in your lower body), this scale will do just fine. As a woman, having most of my fat in my lower body, this scale is good. Another reason I like this scale is because it is very sturdy compared to the glass scales. The electrode wires are not in any easily damaged location like they are on glass scales.
Very Pleased October 30, 2008
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La verdad es que estoy muy contenta con este articulo, dado que comenzamos un regimen en mi familia, es espectacular para controlar si nuestros porcentajes de grasa bajan y los musculos suben, es muuuyy sencillo de usar y como viene con 4 memorias podemos controlar sin inconveniente nuestros progresos.
Lo unico que yo le agregaria es un boton de RESET, para no tener que estar apagandolo y prendiendolo si nos queremos pesar 2 personas seguidas, por lo demas todo bien.
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