TANITA's BC-554 Ironman, FDA Cleared, World's Only Consumer Multi-Frequency, Full Body Composition Scale
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Brand | TANITA |
Color | Glass |
Weight Limit | 330 Pounds |
Material | Plastic |
Readout Accuracy | 0.2 Pounds |
About this item
- WORLD'S ONLY CONSUMER MULTI-FREQUENCY, FDA CLEARED, DARE TO COMPARE! Uses TANITA's exclusive Bioelectric Impedance Analysis, trusted by health and fitness experts around the world since 1992.
- Provides 9 measurements: Weight, Body Fat %, Body Water %, Muscle Mass, Bone Mass, Basal Metabolic Rate, Metabolic Age, Visceral Fat, and Physique Rating.
- Personal information is stored in one of four memory slots, step on activation, results are displayed in under 20 seconds.
- Large tempered glass with stainless-steel platform supports a weight up to 330 lbs with 0.2 lb accuracy
- Includes 4 AA batteries, 3-year warranty, athlete mode and guest mode
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TANITA - What Is It We Do?
Launched in 1923, we are the leader in manufacturing Japanese-Made scales:
Professional, Body, Consumer, Kitchen & Mini Scales
TANITA offers products that give you the ability to monitor your body, the effects of diet and your fitness routine.
We make innovate scales that includes weight-only, body fat, body composition, segmental body composition, radio wireless scales, and over-all health monitors.
Trusted by physicians, researchers, and hospitals worldwide Tanita products provide the ultimate in accuracy and reliability.
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Our Purpose
Make the world a healthier, happier place through the power of health insights and empower you to take control over your own health.
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Our Mission
Tanita continuously strive to find new perspectives that enable people across the world to improve their health and live happier lives.
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Product Description
BC-554 IRONMAN Body Composition Monitor
Bring out your inner athlete with the BC-554 IRONMAN Multi-frequency Full Body Composition Monitor from Tanita. The BC-554 features an innovative design while giving you access to all the best information through FDA cleared Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology. Tanita’s exclusive technology allows this monitor to not only measures weight and body fat, it also provides muscle mass, body water %, basal metabolic rate (BMR), metabolic age, bone mass, visceral fat and rates body physique! BIA is quick and non-invasive, and is one of the most thorough and reliable ways to measure body composition, clinically comparable to DXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry) and hydrostatic (underwater) weighing.
IRONMAN and the “M-DOT” logo are registered trademarks of World Triathlon Corporation. Official Product of the IRONMAN TRIATHALON. Used here by permission.
Obtaining Personalized Body Composition Measurements
After your weight, body fat%, and visceral fat has been calculated, a black bar will pop up the bottom of the display, identifying Body Fat Ranges. The Body Fat Ranges icons are -, O, +, ++ (- under, O healthy, + over, ++ obese).
Full Body Composition Readings
Body Composition Display Process
After the measurement is taken, readings will be automatically displayed in the order listed above. An icon will light up for each result reading being displayed. After the last result reading is displayed, the weight reading will again appear, then the unit will automatically shut off. At anytime during and after the “Auto Display Process”, the user may use the arrow buttons to scroll thru the different results.
Note: For children (age 7-17), the unit will only display the Weight and the Body Fat % (it will not display the Healthy Range Indicator).
What is Visceral Fat?
Visceral fat is located deep in the core abdominal area, surrounding and protecting the vital organs.
Even if your weight and body fat remains constant, as you get older the distribution of fat changes and is more likely to shift to the abdominal area. Ensuring you have a healthy level of visceral fat directly reduces the risk of certain diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure and may delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
The 9 Physique Ratings
Physique rating assesses muscle and body fat measurements and rates the result as one of nine body types. There are nine results based off the body composition measurements, hidden obese, obese, solidly-built, under exercised, standard, standard muscular, thin, thin and muscular, and very muscular. The numbers are defined as follows:
1. Hidden obese = high body fat % and low muscle mass
2. Obese = high body fat % and moderate muscle mass
3. Solidly-built = high body fat % and high muscle mass
4. Under exercised = average body fat % and less than average muscle mass
5. Standard = average body fat % and muscle mass
6. Standard muscular = average body fat % and higher than normal muscle mass
7. Thin = lower than average body fat % and muscle mass
8. Thin and muscular = low than average body fat % and adequate muscle mass
9. Very muscular = lower than average body fat % and above average muscle mass
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 13 x 2 x 12 inches; 7.2 Pounds
- Item model number : BC554
- Batteries : 4 AA batteries required. (included)
- Date First Available : March 11, 2005
- Manufacturer : Tanita
- ASIN : B0007ZH18M
- Best Sellers Rank: #101,061 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #11 in Body Composition Monitors
- Customer Reviews:
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Easy to read | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Accuracy | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.8 | — | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Mobile App | — | 4.5 | — | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.0 | — | 5.0 | — | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | The Competitive Edge | Renpho Group | INEVIFIT | Amazon.com | Renpho Group | Amazon.com |
material | Plastic | — | Glass | Tempered Glass | Glass | Tempered Glass |
max weight capacity | 330 pounds | 400 pounds | 400 pounds | 400 pounds | 400 pounds | 400 pounds |
readout accuracy | 0.2 | — | 0.1 kg or 0.2 lb | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
weight | — | 1.76 ounces | 3 pounds | 3.53 pounds | 1.25 kilograms | 2.7 pounds |
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Customers like the use of the data provided by the scale. For example, they say it's useful in following the general trends of their various body changes and provides great feedback on their progress. Customers are also impresseded with the accuracy, saying the readings are consistent and accurate. As for ease of use, they mention the directions are clear and simple. Customers also like the appearance, performance, and quality of the product. However, opinions are mixed on value and body fat percentage.
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Customers like the quality of the scale. For example, they say it's well built, consistent, and has many features. Some say it works as advertised, is reliable, and fun to use.
"...More importantly, the scale is consistent so long as you use it under the same conditions...." Read more
"...The scale is fun to use and keeps me involved in my diet and training program...." Read more
"...Also, seems well built and not confusing to use. Have read some complaints that it is hard to setup/confusing to use. Read the directions...." Read more
"...Very disappointed that this one is defective, it showed (and hung there) 00000 and didn't proceed to perform body analysis after showing the weight...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the scale. They mention that it works great, has functionality, and does everything it claimed. Some say that the scale is expensive. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and durability of the product.
"...There is consistency of results so this implies to me that the scale works." Read more
"...Now back in shape and the scale is still working fine." Read more
"...Great unit during it's life cycle. Good for trend analysis. Expensive to use especially since the units don't last more than a year or two...." Read more
"...it's attractive, functional and sturdy. I haven't done the research to see what options are out now - maybe there is something newer/better...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the scale. They say the readings are accurate, precise, and consistent. They also say the scale is amazing and helpful in monitoring weight.
"...As a scale, it's 100% reliable and accurate. The whole family uses it, and it's used multiple times each day...." Read more
"...of which I don't understand or care to understand, but it gives an accurate weight reading which is the most important...." Read more
"...I that time is has been fairly accurate as far as comparisons to other body composition scales and devices and even the pinch test at the gym...." Read more
"...actual profile is close to the sample population, the accuracy is probably pretty good...." Read more
Customers find the Tanita Body Fat Analyzer useful in following the general trends of their various body changes. They say it gives them great feedback on their progress. Customers also say it's a useful measuring and motivational tool that provides a large range of data, including weight, body fat, body water, and muscle mass. They describe it as an excellent product to help scan your body, with a lot of features.
"...This is handy for measuring how much your luggage or boxes weigh when you can't see the read-out..." Read more
"...The interactivity of seeing progress is motivational to me...." Read more
"...It gives a lot of information, some of which I don't understand or care to understand, but it gives an accurate weight reading which is the most..." Read more
"...It comes with a handy form to fill in all of the measurements it makes about the body standing on the scale...." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use and program. They say the directions are clear, and the subsequent use is simple. Customers also appreciate the management chart, saying it's simple to understand and read. They are impressed with the results and the ability to track progress.
"...Also, seems well built and not confusing to use. Have read some complaints that it is hard to setup/confusing to use. Read the directions...." Read more
"...It is easy to use and does a reading in about 10-15 seconds...." Read more
"...Subsequent use is simple - just touch your "personal" button (the scale can track several people), wait for the pound display, and step on the scale..." Read more
"I think it's fairly accurate. Easy to set up, simple instructions...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the product. They mention that it looks nice, paints a pretty picture, and is well designed. Some say that the product is cool and simple to use. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The low profile, big numbers, and glass surface make it attractive...." Read more
"This scale has so many functions. It is really cool. As for consistant readings, I get almost the same readings day after day...." Read more
"...Is it ever NEAT!..." Read more
"I've just started using this scale. It's beautiful...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the scale. Some mention that it's worth the money, while others say that it was not worth the cost.
"...Where it fails is cost/value...." Read more
"...Thanks for the great product at a great price!!Colleen" Read more
"...Great unit during it's life cycle. Good for trend analysis. Expensive to use especially since the units don't last more than a year or two...." Read more
"...Good value for the price and I have reccommended to others." Read more
Customers are mixed about the body fat percentage of the scale. Some mention that they like it and enjoy seeing their metabolic age lower than their age. They say the scale is fun to use and keeps them involved in their diet and training program. However, others say that the bodyfat percentage is so far off that it's ridiculous. They find some variance in the fat percentage and other measurements, but overall, the body has not changed.
"...The scale is fun to use and keeps me involved in my diet and training program...." Read more
"...The body fat% may not be perfect, but it is extremely consistant and thus it serves its purpose...." Read more
"...I like that it gives a large range of data: weight, body fat, body water, muscle mass, physique rating, BMR, metabolic age, bone mass and visceral..." Read more
"...All of the extra bio-measurements like body fat percentage are worthless, due to their horrible inaccuracy...." Read more
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The body scan is only meaningful to track changes - I wouldn't trust it for actual measurements of body fat, hydration, BMR, biological age, etc. But you can see how those measurements change from day to day and over the years - and that is meaningful. More importantly, the scale is consistent so long as you use it under the same conditions. For example, it's sensitive to foot moisture (makes sense, skin conductivity), so before and after a shower will give slightly different results. I would purchase this again in a heartbeat, and hope Tanita has a comparable scale come the day this scale ever fails.
The important point is to weigh yourself under the same conditions from weigh in to weigh in and to program into the scale a correct profile before you begin to use it. That way you are comparing apples to apples. I weigh myself each day after I wake up and after I have moved my bowels but before putting anything in my mouth. That provides the consistency needed to compare results. This scale is very sensitive. Think about it - even a 12 ounce glass of water is going to affect your weight if you drink and then get on the scale.
I keep records of the read out on an Excel spreadsheet. I have gone on a fully researched diet based upon nutrition and calories and I have commenced a rigorous training program. I am 55 years old and I have lost 35 pounds in three months. I am 6'3" and I went from 215 lbs to 180 lbs.
Do you really need all the extra read outs (there are a total of 9) beyond weight and body fat? No, probably not. But I love gadgets and this is just another one to keep me motivated and inspired. The interactivity of seeing progress is motivational to me.
The scale is fun to use and keeps me involved in my diet and training program. (I also got a good blood pressure machine too that connects to my PC to keep records of progress).
From reading the others reviews, my guess is that a lot of the scale's measurements are not direct measurements like weight but rather based upon statistical concepts and indirect inferences extrapolated from the information you input into the scale and the actual readings for weight and body fat. There is consistency of results so this implies to me that the scale works.
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