Is Fitbit's Aria accurate?

[Slache]

I threw my scale out in the past when I started weight training and therefore gaining weight because I found it depressing. If I could actually measure my body mass index I think I would enjoy it.

 

I'm a jawbone user but considering a switch.

[Laurie4b]

It's my understanding that short of a CT scan, there is not a reliable way to measure body fat percentage.

 

A caliper is reasonably accurate though and cheap. If the same person uses it, it will show pretty reliable increase/decrease. 

 

[Slache]

It's my understanding that short of a CT scan, there is not a reliable way to measure body fat percentage.

 

A caliper is reasonably accurate though and cheap. If the same person uses it, it will show pretty reliable increase/decrease.

Thank you. A lot of people in the reviews have compared the scale with a caliper and have come up with the same results which is cool, but a caliper is $100 cheaper than the scale. One can also be stored in a closet without having to be calibrated every time I get it out. Can I measure myself or will I need my husband to?

 

Does anyone know if I can log my body fat percentage into the Fitbit app without the scale?

[Laurie4b]

Can't help you there. I ordered one, then never used it. Oops.  :tongue_smilie:

[Slache]

Can't help you there. I ordered one, then never used it. Oops. :tongue_smilie:

That's okay. You can do it now. I'll wait.

 

I think I'll just get the pinchy thing. I'm afraid I won't like the scale and $100 is a lot of money for something you might not like.

[Sarah CB]

I love the scale.  I don't pay that much attention to the body fat portion, but I love that it syncs with my apps.  

[Slache]

I love the scale. I don't pay that much attention to the body fat portion, but I love that it syncs with my apps.

How annoying is it to calibrate? I would like to keep it in the closet and pull it out once every few weeks, but I don't know if that's a viable option.