What to look for in a body fat tester
- Full body composition reading, with multiple areas tested. Good body fat scales measure more than just your body fat. Look for a scale that can also measure
- body mass index
- visceral fat level
- skeletal muscle percentage
- resting metabolism
- body age
- Look for a scale that can also be JUST a scale. It is important to be able to track your body weight along with your BMI
- Look for a scale that is accurate in that it gives consistently similar readings over time without weird fluctuations. Do not measure yourself more than 1 time in a 24 hour period and compare those 2 results though. You must measure at the same time each day.
- Look for a scale that is very easy to set up and use after reading the manual. You shouldn't need a degree in engineering to be able to setup the machine.
- Look for a machine that is lightweight and attractive enough to have it aying out and around in your bathroom.
- Look for a scale that has a well written manual that is written for consumers not scholars.
- It would be a plus if your machine came with an worksheet that you can legally reprint and use to keep track of your progress.
- Look for a scale that comes with free batteries so that you can use it immediately after opening the box and reading the manual.
- If this applies to you make sure you get a machine with an athelete setting otherwise you will not get good results.