Written by Daan
Edited on
23 December 2023
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13:55
Which scale suits you?
Which personal scale is the right fit for you depends on your intended use. Are you looking to get a good reading of your fitness progression, monitor your weight-loss goals, or find a scale for the whole? The best scale needs to fit your wishes. In addition, it would be a waste of money to pay extra for a scale that displays measurements that don't interest you. In this article, we'll tell you which properties are important for each usage situation.
Monitor diet progress
If you're working on a specific weight-loss goal, it's nice to be able to measure your progression accurately. In that case, you're looking for a scale that measures you weight, as well as your BMI and body fat percentage. If you're a true fanatic, a reading of your visceral fat is also a relevant measurement. This is the fat surrounding your organs. If you like to keep an eye on your progress in an app, then a scale with Bluetooth application is the best choice for you.
- Weight, BMI, and body fat percentage reading
- Optional: visceral fat reading
- Optional: pairing with mobile app
Reach fitness goals
If you're a sports enthusiast, you can use a scale to keep track of the development of your muscle mass and body fat. You'll want a scale that shows muscle mass and body fat percentage at the very least. The best scale for you would be one with segmental body composition reading. This doesn't just perform a body analysis via your feet, but also via your hands. That makes it possible to measure the muscle mass of specific body parts, such as your arms or belly. Do you want to keep track of your measurements for a longer period of time? Choose a scale with a mobile app.
- Segmental body analysis
- Muscle mass and body fat percentage reading
- Optional: pairing with mobile app
Scale without extra fuss
Do you only want to see your weight in kilograms? Use a simple analog scale. These mostly work on batteries, and they have a disc on which you can read your weight, instead of a digital screen. You won't see your BMI and other values, like your fat percentage or muscle mass.
- Only readings of your weight
- Easy to read
- No app connection
Measurement for professionals
Do you need to perform thorough, professional measurement for many different individuals? Choose a professional scale. These scales perform an extensive analysis using very exact calculations. In addition, they let you take the measurements of many different people. Some of them even allow you to print out an overview directly. If you're a personal trainer or physiotherapist, then these scales are the best option for you.
- Extensive analysis with professional calculation
- Suitable for many different users
Article by Daan
Personal Scale Expert.
