New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for ...

Y our body fat percentage is a key indicator that goes beyond just the number on the scale. According to Dr. Steven Heymsfield, a professor at the Pennington Biomedical Research C ...

Smart scales can help you keep track of your muscle mass, body fat percentage, bone density and other health stats — these are the best models we have tested. The best smart scales do far more ...

The best smart scales on the market can give you unprecedented insight into your health and wellbeing, by providing a comprehensive picture of your health related to weight and body composition.

Body circumference measurements and body fat scales that use bioelectrical impedance are both methods you can do on your own. While not as accurate as skinfold measurements taken by a trained ...

The best smart scales on the market track your body composition, heart rate, and BMI, and can show you your progress over time at the click of a button. All of the best smart scales will have a ...

The 2024 version of the Etekcity Smart Rechargeable Scale currently has a 4.6-star rating with over 120,000 reviews. It can track 13 different body metrics, namely your weight, BMI, body fat ...

Most smart scales will cover things like muscle mass and body fat percentage, but some will drill down on features you may (or may not) care about like protein percentage, visceral fat ...

Not all bathroom scales are as accurate as you might expect – especially body fat scales that promise to track more than just your weight. We tested smart, digital and mechanical bathroom scales from ...

Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn State University and has taught in higher education for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include ...