THE HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE BEST BODY COMPOSITION MEASURING SCALE.

New York, NY, November 1st, 2008 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of The Best Body Composition Measuring Scale chosen over other models in tests by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for its unparalleled accuracy, ease of use, and features.

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute conducts systematic testing of leading products, often working in concert with experts, independent laboratories, or consumer panels to analyze results and determine which products are "The Best."

The Human Performance Lab at the University of Illinois-Chicago was commissioned to weigh panelists with a beam scale and determine body fat using hydrostatic testing, and the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute compared the results with the measurements recorded by each scale.

The Best Body Composition Measuring Scale was the most accurate of all models, only deviating from the laboratory's readings for weight and BMI by 0.11%, while lesser scales proved to be up to twice as inaccurate as the best model.

The device uses bioelectrical impedance technology that sends a harmless bioelectric current through the entire body to measure its composition, including body fat percentage, visceral fat level, skeletal muscle mass, resting metabolism, body mass index (BMI), and body age.

Unlike other scales that can only measure partial body fat, the Best Body Composition Measuring Scale was able to measure entire body composition using six sensors--two on the handhold and four on the scale.

"The Best Body Composition Measuring Scale's instructions were clear and the programming was simple," explained Product Research Coordinator Jessica Romaniuk. "The user can access all readings with the touch of a button and stores personal data for up to four people, contributing to the scale's perfect score for ease of use."

The Best Body Composition Measuring Scale is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $119.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

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