Having an accurate home scale is an excellent way to monitor your weight. In a home scale you need consistent accuracy at an affordable price. Scales that track body fat percentages or BMI can help you meet your fitness goals. These scales have generally received good reviews and would make good choices. They are affordable and available online or from a variety of major retailers.
Health-o-Meter Physician's Balance Beam Scale
Health-o-Meter is a medical beam scale like the ones you may see in a doctor's office. This particular model, 402KL, will weigh up to 450 pounds in 1/4 pound increments, or 220 kilograms in 100 gram increments. It will also measure height and can be read from either side. You can purchase optional wheels that allow you to easily move the scale from place to place. While this scale takes up more room in your home, it does have the advantage of a higher capacity and requires no batteries.
Tanita Body Fat Body Water Monitor BF679W
This is an inexpensive bathroom scale with a 300-pound weight capacity measured in 2/10th of a pound increments, or 136 kilogram capacity measured in .01 kilogram increments. The digital scale requires four AA batteries and will store readings for two people. This model measures weight, body fat percentage and body water. Body fat and water levels are measured using a low-level electrical signal; the signal is safe and painless. This technique is called BIA or bioelectric impedance analysis.
Omron HBF-400 Body Fat Monitor and Scale
This popular and inexpensive bathroom scale measures weight, body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage. The scale is appropriate for persons ages 10 to 79 and from 3 feet 4 inches tall to 6 feet 6.75 inches tall. BMI is reported as normal, underweight, overweight or obese. The scale will store readings for four people and uses four AA batteries.
Lifesource Wireless Precision Scale UC-324THW
This Lifesource Wireless Precision Scale was ranked number 1 by Good Housekeeping for digital and analog scales under $200. This digital scale has a 300-pound capacity and has built-in WIFI allowing you to transmit your weight to your computer, where you can use software to track your weight and body mass index (BMI). Requires four AA batteries.
EatSmart Digital Bathroom Scale with Extra Large Display
If you need a scale with a digital display that is easy to read, then choose this scale. The digital display is 3.5 inches tall and back-lit with blue for easy reading. This scale also features an oversize platform. It runs on four AAA batteries and has a maximum capacity of 330 pounds or 150 kilograms.
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