The best way to measure and monitor your body composition Україна

Take advantage of our U+ and XONE series of body composition analyzers. Tips on how to best measure and monitor your body composition.

Remember, the TANITA Body Composition Scale is nothing like your average bathroom scale; it not only shows you your weight but also what your weight is made of. Your body composition changes naturally due to diet, sweating, and bathroom use. These factors can cause your weight to vary by up to 2.5kg throughout the day, so it's important to measure as consistently as possible.

By following these guidelines, normal daily fluctuations will even out and you'll be better able to assess actual changes in body composition over time.

1. Measure once a week, at a similar time of day.

2. Position your device on a flat, solid, floor surface, not on carpet.

3. Avoid taking a measurement straight after exercise. Exercise affects your body in a number of ways, this can lead to inconsistent results.

4. Measure 2-3 hours after a meal as undigested food/drink will artificially increase your weight. Large amounts of caffeine or alcohol tend to impact water transfer in your body and will have a negative impact on the accuracy of the results.

5. Always stand on the scale with bare feet because the electrodes need skin contact. Preferably measure with as little clothing as possible and empty your pockets (especially electrical devices such as phones, smart watches and GPS devices).

6. Make sure you stand completely still during the measurements. When measuring with a TANITA segmental scale, with hand electrodes, make sure your arms are stretched out a bit so there is some room between your body and arms.

7. Keep the scale in a room with a moderate temperature and without high humidity – for this reason it is best not to keep your scale in the bathroom.

8. Finally, keep your scale clean and free from dust.