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Though designed to look like a mini spacecraft, this Tanita family scale and body fat monitor is a surprisingly easy way to track fitness and overall health with more accuracy. In addition to measuring weight, the scale checks body fat percentages using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, a series of safe low-level electrical signals transmitted through the soles of the feet. The scale displays both readings at once, and indicates where your readings fall within the healthy range for your body type. Initial programming takes a few steps, but Tanita’s instruction manual and clear prompts make this simple. Suitable for individuals from age 7 to adult with inactive to athletic lifestyles, the scale features a tempered glass platform for durability and a sleek dark gray and silver frame. It is not intended for pregnant women or people who wear pacemakers.
Able to store data and recent readings for up to four individuals, the scale is a good choice for families. It also includes a guest mode for one-time users and a weight-only functionality. The unit’s 2-1/4-inch-square LCD monitor is generously sized, while the platform accommodates large feet easily. Weight readings are accurate to .2 pounds, while body fat readings are accurate to .1 percent. The scale holds up to 330 pounds and can be set to read in kilograms or stone/pounds as well. It runs on four AA batteries, which are supplied, and measures 14-1/2 inches in diameter. Tanita includes a three-year warranty. --Emily Bedard
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Tanita's family models include an abundance of helpful innovations for weight and body fat management. The large LCD shows weight and body fat simultaneously and instantly compares these readings to healthy ranges based on the user's age and gender. The Tanita BF578 Family Model has a 2.25", 2-line LCD, offers an Athlete Mode to more accurately meet the special monitoring needs of physically fit consumers, and is available in Black with Silver. The BF578 Family Model features Dual Recall Feature that compares both current weight and body fat readings to the previous readings. The BF-578 also offers a Guest Mode, allowing you to use the unit without losing information already assigned to the personal keys.
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67 of 85 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
This is supposed to be the best available on the market?,
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This review is from: Tanita BF-578 Family Model Bathroom Scale (Health and Beauty)
Much over-hype in the media and other reviews caused me to purchase the TBF 582. The instructions tell you to weigh yourself barefoot and 3hrs after rising and eating a meal - - what am I supposed to do, come home for lunch and weigh myself before eating a sandwhich?The scale is not well balanced. You cannot step on it until it resets itself and more often than not, I tip the scale over when I put one foot on and try for the other. The glass makes the unit very slippery, especially in bare feet. Looks to me that this is not a very practical or properly engineered product. I certainly would not let any elderly person use it without holding on to them.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Scale is great...Amazon is questionable.,
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This review is from: Tanita BF-578 Family Model Bathroom Scale (Health and Beauty)
I ordered this scale while it was on sale for $39.99, which is a great deal. Unfortunately, what I received was an open-box item. All of the contents were present and the scale has worked just fine for the few weeks I've used it, but I'm disappointed in Amazon for not disclosing that I was purchasing an item that was previously owned.As for the scale, I love it. Looks great and easy to operate the controls. Some reviewers mentioned the danger of tipping. I purposely attempted to tip the scale by stepping near the edge and sure enough, it tipped. But, during regular use, when I step on the scale it does not tip. This is true for me (140 lbs.) as well as my fiance at 230 lbs. I recommend this, but make sure it's not an open-box item!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
smooth transaction, exact product, nice&easy supplier,
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This review is from: Tanita BF-578 Family Model Bathroom Scale (Health and Beauty)
exact product at an affordable price w a smooth transaction
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