We compare body fat scales (member content) to see which ones offer the best accuracy and features for the price.
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A while ago I bought digital body fat scales - the only thing that ever appeared on the display was “one at a time please” …
Need a warning that people who have pacemakers can’t use them. I am surprised how many people have them now, not as defibrillators, but as heart beat regulators. They use a low voltage as do the fat scales. Not sure if occasional use is a problem or not.
That’s right @zackarii, most machines come with this warning to my understanding. We include this advice in our buying guide:
“Check with your doctor before using a body fat scale if you have a pacemaker as the electrical charge sent through the scales could have a negative impact.”
That advice is on-line, but not in the magazine (Oct 2017), which is what I usually show people. It might be the company I keep or my advancing years, but it seems every second person has one (pacemaker). I was looking for a test on ordinary bathroom scales.
I can see what you mean, I’ll be sure to pass on your feedback. Thanks for highlighting the issue.
