Connected Scales Impedance Meters
Our Connected Scales page brings together our tips for choosing a body composition scale: how bio-impedance works, measurements of body fat, muscle mass, and water weight, syncing with health apps, and conditions for reliable weighing.
Track your body composition, not just your weight.
Beyond Weight
Weight alone doesn’t tell the whole story: an athlete who gains muscle and loses fat may see their weight stagnate while their shape changes. The smart scale measures body composition: fat mass, muscle mass, body water, bone mass, and sometimes visceral fat. This data, sent to the smartphone, allows you to track changes over several weeks.
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The Measurement Principle
The scale measures composition through bio-impedance: electrodes, under the feet and sometimes in a handle, send a very low and imperceptible electric current through the body. This current flows easily through the muscles, which are rich in water, and more difficultly through fat. An algorithm deduces the composition, taking into account age, height, and gender. Handle models, which also measure the upper body, are more accurate.
A Reliable Weighing
To compare measurements, you should always weigh yourself under the same conditions: in the morning, on an empty stomach, after using the toilet, barefoot and dry, on a hard floor. Hydration, a meal, or a workout can skew the measurement. We focus on the trend over several weeks rather than a single value. Bio-impedance is not recommended for those with pacemakers and for pregnant women.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a bio-impedance scale accurate?
It estimates body composition based on the body's resistance to a weak electric current: the absolute value remains approximate, but the trend is reliable if you always weigh yourself under the same conditions.
Is a smart scale suitable for those with a pacemaker?
No, the impedance measurement sends a slight current through the body: it is not recommended for people with pacemakers or electronic implants, and for pregnant women. You would only use the weighing mode.
What apps are compatible with a smart scale?
Most sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi with the manufacturer's app, which can send data to the health apps on your smartphone. Check compatibility with your phone before purchasing.
When should you weigh yourself with a smart scale?
In the morning upon waking, after using the toilet and before eating or drinking, barefoot and dry. Hydration affects the measured fat mass: avoid weighing yourself right after exercising or showering.
What is visceral fat?
It is the fat located around the organs in the abdomen, different from the fat under the skin. A high level is associated with cardiovascular risks: monitoring it helps measure the effects of physical activity and diet.
