Tanita BF-682 Family Model w/Athlete Mode Bathroom Scale

by Tanita

Product Description

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How much of your body weight comes from fat and how much from lean muscle? This scale lets you know so that you can make choices to improve and monitor your health. Tanika has patented a precise, easy way to use the Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) method at home. Simply enter your personal data using the ‘set,’ ‘up’ and ‘down’ buttons, and then stand barefoot on the scale. Electrodes in the foot sensor pads send a low-level electrical current through the body which measures the percentage of body fat. How? The current passes quickly through muscle and is slowed by fat.

Up to four users can program the scale with the following personal data: age, height, male, male athlete, female, female athlete, and activity level (1: little or no exercise; 3: intense physical activity). A switch on the back lets the user choose metric, imperial, or stones/pounds. The two-line digital display shows weight followed by body fat percentage, and except in athlete mode, lets you know if you are underfat, healthy, overfat, or obese. It will also tell you how many calories to consume in order to maintain your weight. Adjust accordingly if you’re trying to lose! A chart included in the instruction booklet shows appropriate ranges of fat percentage for age and gender. Four numbered tabs are located on the front edge of the scale, so that person number 1 lightly kicks tab number 1 with a big toe to activate his or her stored data. After the current reading, the ‘up’ button may be pressed and held to recall the previous reading for comparison. An additional weight-only tab provides a quick weight check, and a ‘guest’ button allows readings without reprogramming a personal tab. The weight capacity of this scale is 330 pounds (150 kilograms; 23 stones/8 pounds).

The scale, dark gray with metallic accents, measures 11-1/2 by 12 by 2 inches and should be used on a hard, level, dry floor. Four AA batteries (included) are required for operation. The monitor is intended for adults (up to age 99) and children (age 7 and older) who lead inactive or moderately active lifestyles, as well as athletic adults. The body fat monitor is not intended for use by pregnant women, people with pacemakers or other implanted electronic medical devices, professional athletes, or bodybuilders. Body fat percentage estimates may vary from day to day due to hydration changes from alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, and other such factors. Readings taken at the same time everyday under consistent conditions will be most accurate. Tanita covers this scale with a three-year warranty. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

Tanita's family model include an abundance of helpful innovations for weight and body fat management. These features include memory for up to four features,Athletic mode,a healthy range indicator, body fat and weight recall, as well as a weight-only mode. Daily intake is an innovative feature that estimates how many calories should be consumed in a 24-hour period for a user to maintain current weight level.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• ASIN: B000094ZGJ
• Item model number: BF682
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,356 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

105 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Scale well worth the extra $$, October 26, 2003

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Brett (Bellevue, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tanita BF-682 Family Model w/Athlete Mode Bathroom Scale (Health and Beauty)

This scale has been wonderful. So many scales when you get off and then immediately reweigh you get a different result. This scale is repeatable! The Body Fat results are very helpful but make sure you weigh at consistent times as I have seen my BF % vary up to 5% throughout the course of the day which I entirely believe as I drink a ton of water!

The display is easy to read and the results are displayed for several seconds (10-15 or so) after you step off. The scale is small and unobtrusive. The manual even includes some helpful information on body fat percentages.

This was an excellent buy even if it is more expensive than a standard scale. Oh, and the batteries are included!

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great scale, great buy!, June 2, 2004

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Infinite Justin (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tanita BF-682 Family Model w/Athlete Mode Bathroom Scale (Health and Beauty)

This is a well-made product, and well worth the money. I've had one other BF scale (from Sharper Image) that was wildly inaccurate...their BF percentage measured to 1% and would still fluctuate from one moment to the next. This scale takes it to 0.1% and the readings are very stable.

Currently it's top of the line in their 4-user (family) series. There's another model on the Tanita website (BF559) that has the same features and costs twice as much. The difference? I asked...it's older (and uglier)...it seems they used more expensive parts, so they still have to charge more for it. That model is now discontinued. Paying more doesn't ALWAYS mean you get the latest and greatest.

This scale is very solidly built, and the memory function is great for those who only want a simple comparison with the previous reading (versus those that are meticulous about writing everything down in a journal).

One thing you'll probably want to do as soon as you pick one of these up is to weigh yourself, drink a glass of water and weigh yourself immediately afterwards. It'll help you understand how different levels of hydration will affect your readings...which - as another reviewer mentioned - is good to know (especially if you're more concerned about either your weight or fat percentage, but not both - you'll know what I mean). It's something you'd never see using an ordinary scale (or a very bad body fat monitor)...and this one, in particular, is extraordinary.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tanita BF682 is a great scale - consistent and dependable., March 16, 2005

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Lee Mellott "Skin Care For Wrinkles" (Frederick, Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tanita BF-682 Family Model w/Athlete Mode Bathroom Scale (Health and Beauty)

For years I weighed myself with a Health-O-Meter scale and "guessed" at my weight. I would pop on the scale, get off and allow it to reset, pop back on and find my weight would vary usually by 1-3 pounds. But once by 20 pounds!

After much frustration I decided to invest in the Tanita BF682. The BF682 is a sturdy attractive metal and plastic scale with some great features. After I purchased it I put it on a level surface (rugs are a no-no) and weighed myself about 10 times in a row not giving the scale a chance to reset. To my pleasure I weighed the exact same each time right down to .2 of a pound!

The scale has several buttons in the front that you tap with your foot to program in up to four family members height, weight, activity level and age. When you step on the scale you will get a read out with your weight and body fat. In order to ensure an accurate bodyfat measurement, you should weigh at the same time each afternoon (not first thing in the morning as you are not hydrated) in your bare feet. There is also a "guest" button so a guest can get a bodyfat and weight reading and a weigh only button that will give weight only.

Tanita works by sending a small electrical current through your body to read your bodyfat. You do not experience any discomfort at all, but those with a pacemaker should not use it as the electrical current may interfere with the operation of the pacemaker. After it has read your body fat the scale will give you the number and also a small icon will tell you if you are underfat, healthy, overfat or obese.

One super nice thing about this scale is the DCI or daily caloric intake. That's right! Along with your bodyfat and weight, this scale is so smart it will also tell you how many calories you are consuming to weigh what you do. If you want to beef up - eat more calories than the number shown and if you want to skinny down - eat less. Very motivational.

The scale operates on 4 double A batteries that are included as are easy to follow directions.

If you are looking for a bodyfat, daily caloric intake and weight scale this is an excellent scale. In April 2005, however, Tanita is set to release a new set of scales called Innerscan. These will vary in features but may monitor body functions such as water %, bone mass, muscle mass, basal metabolic rate, metabolic age and daily calorie intake along with weight and body fat depending on the model you choose. Starting price will only be about $10 more so you many want to check into those models also.