Although the scale is a useful tool for measuring weight loss, it is limited to assessing one component: weight. On the other hand, measuring body fat percentage can better gauge the effectiveness of your diet and exercise program.
A body fat scale is a device that a person can use to measure their weight and body composition at home. The term "body composition" refers to the relative percentage of body fat, muscle, and water.
How do they work？
The body fat scale uses a technique called bioelectrical impedance analysis to measure body fat. Basically, you step on a small sensor that sends tiny, unobtrusive electrical currents on one leg and the other, measuring the amount of resistance encountered along the way.
Fat is a poor conductor of electricity compared to other parts of the body, such as muscle. So the idea is that the more resistance the current experiences, the higher the body fat content. Body fat scales can provide a wealth of information including：
- Metabolic age
- Basal metabolic rate
- Bone density
- Physique rating
- Muscle quality
- Muscle mass
- Body water percentage
- Visceral fat
- Body fat percentage
Smart body fat scales like BodyPedia can also connect to your smartphone or tablet, making it easier to access your body data. It also helps you target areas for improvement, train effectively, adjust your diet, set achievable goals, and track body composition over time to achieve success.
How to use body fat scales
As with traditional scales, it is best to measure yourself regularly and record the results rather than rely on one-off or occasional measurements.
- Make sure your feet are bare and clean in order to make good contact with the sensor pad of the scale.
- Place the scale on a hard, level floor.
- Do not take measurements immediately after waking up, after meals, or within 24 hours of excessive exercise or alcohol consumption. The water content in your body may be uneven or atypical, which can make readings unreliable.
- Measure yourself at the same time of day under the same conditions.
The benefits of a body fat scale:
Convenience: BodyPedia Smart Scale is lightweight, safe to use and provides consistent measurements to help you track the effectiveness of your exercise regimen, training and diet.
Consistency: Having a BodyPedia Smart Scale ensures you can weigh yourself at any time of day and track your progress regularly. Consistency is an integral part of a successful fitness plan, and BodyPedia Smart Scale helps you track your progress in real time.
Easy to use: BodyPedia Smart Scale delivers comprehensive test results on your phone and automatically syncs your data to the APP to simplify fitness plans.
Summary
A 2016 study showed a strong link between increased abdominal fat and a higher risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease. A body fat scale can measures a person's body fat and gives a general indication of their health. Knowing your body fat is knowing your health.