International Association of Resistance
Trainers Recommendation.

The importance of producing consistent measurements need not be explained to any knowledgeable fitness professional. On that note, the I.A.R.T. is on the constant lookout for quality and affordable tools, and Accufitness has produced just that with its MyoTape and FatTrack II digital body fat caliper. The MyoTape produces perfect circles every time for super-accuracy (a warning to all those bodybuilders who like to place the tape at an angle to gain an extra half-inch or more on body part measurements!). The MyoTape features a push-button retraction and locking feature to ensure snug measurement and superior accuracy and is a must-have (a great stocking stuffer or gift idea for any fitness-minded individual). FatTrack II has many features, besides allowing a person to take his or her own measurements. It measures three sites in mm thickness (using a patented floating code thickness measuring system for 1mm accuracy), and automatically calculates bodyfat percentage using the Jackson-Pollack calculation. In regard to accuracy, FatTrack II produced very similar results to $200 Jamar calipers, and with only a 1% difference in body-comp results to very expensive testing equipment (do note, however, that the unit was tested on a limited number of subjects, but even without relying on a body fat calculation, the mm thickness measurements are useful indicators for fitness professionals and enthusiasts). Other features of the FatTrack II include an audible 'beep' to indicate correct pressure and measurement for repeatable and reliable results, self-calibration for lifetime accuracy, and statistical reports (for those who store the results for up to 3 personal profiles). You can purchase these items as a set (FatTrack Gold package) or separately. For further details on these and other products, visit http://www.Accufitness.com.