I bought a new bathroom scale a couple months ago. On the footplate where you stand are 4 metallic pads. If you are barefoot it calculates BMI and body fat and a few other things.
Ive always thought those things pretty iffy at best. But they have been around a little while. Maybe the tech and the algos to figure this stuff out is better these days. idk.
This thing seems to think Im the epitome of health. Every category is 'Standard' or 'Excellent'. It does at least ack that my weight is on the low end. But everything else is A+, and I don't think that can be right. No one who has abused their body as I have should list this well.
voatisajewishheaven 0 points 3.9 years ago
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), may be accurate but its not reliable.
People serious about their BMI will use a combination of BIA and the clamps method and do some sort of average.
Post some front and back picture I'll tell you how unhealthy you are.