BioTrainer Review
What You Should Know
The BioTrainer is not a diet, it is a weight loss device that clips on your clothing much like a pedometer. The idea is that this device will help motivate you to move more throughout your day and in effect help you lose weight. The Biotrainer is useable for both men and women of any age or fitness level. You will of course be encouraged to diet and exercise independently of this device as it is a measuring tool and not an actual diet. Of course you could do that anyway without the Biotrainer and save yourself some money right from the start!
List of Ingredients
Not Applicable.
Product Features
The Biotrainer is supposed to have the unique ability to tell you if you have lost or gained weight on the day you wore it. It measures the amount of activity and through an online monitoring system calculates the number of calories you have consumed. Of course, this monitoring system is dependent on the information that you provide so the data could be misleading.
The monitoring system itself is said to be clinically proven to promote motivation, however the trials may be hard to locate. The monitoring comes with the Biotrainer for a 30 day free trial, after that you will have to subscribe to the service to continue using it.
Pro’s
- The Biotrainer is cheaper than other weight loss devices.
- Online monitoring for motivation, of course a friend can motivate and probably will not charge you a fee.
- Online nutritional program.
- Clinical study information is available through online service, that is convenient.
Con’s
- The Biotrainer is not FDA approved.
- Hard to use for beginners.
- Does not measure biking and similar leg activity, only torso.
- Falls off clothing easily.
- Online monitoring and nutritional assistance are separate paid programs.
- No included diet or exercise plan to keep you on track.
Conclusion
Pedometers and similar devices have shown some promise as motivating devices. However, they are not a replacement for good eating habits and regular exercise. Moreover, some people may need the extra help that only comes from natural supplements or diet aids.
The Biotrainer makes a lot of claims that are hard to substantiate. In addition, it depends very much on your input to arrive at these specific calculations. If you enter the wrong information about your diet one day you will have a false sense of security when the device says you should have lost a pound, when in truth you forgot about the Big Mac you had on the way home from work. Really and truthfully, this is a sophisticated calculator that is prone to falling off your clothes and does not even monitor some physical activity. You would be better served to find a pal to walk with than to waste your money on the Biotrainer.
