The Accu-Measure Fitness 3000 Personal Body Fat Tester: Measure Your Body Fat at Home

Are you interested in getting an accurate reading of body fat at home without spending a lot of money or going through the embarrassment of getting the reading done professionally? Consider the Accu-Measure Fitness 3000 Personal Body Fat Tester which is a small device that will measure the amount of fat on your body. It can be purchased very inexpensively for $5.78 from amazon.com.

The kit comes with the body fat tester and directions for measuring. It also has charts of body fat levels and a tracking chart so you can monitor your progress if you are trying to lose or gain body fat.

The first time I used this product, I compared it to the results I received at the doctor's office and found it to be quite accurate. I appreciate that it is private and convenient to use whenever I have time. There are three steps to taking the measurements so it usually takes me a minute to do it. You will get faster at it as you practice.

The caliper has a clicking feature so that you will know how much pressure to use to get an accurate reading. Remember to take your readings at the same time of day each time you do it so that the results can be compared.

I think this product is especially good for people who are trying to lose weight because the number on the scale increases as people build muscle. By using the caliper, you will be able to measure the percentage of body fat that you have lost so you will be able to tell how close you are getting to your goal. Even if it is not perfectly accurate, you will still be able to monitor your trend of fat loss over time.

The measuring instructions that come with the kit are not the greatest but you will be able to find easier to understand directions on the internet. There are even videos on youtube.com that you can watch to make sure you are using it properly.

Keep in mind, if you are overweight you will have to do the calculations yourself as the included chart is only shows the range for average weight people.

The product is made of plastic. While there are more expensive, metal versions on the market, this device seems to work and last just fine for its price.