Anyone working on their health or fitness has likely stepped on the scale at some point to check for progress. But how accurate is that information, really? Your body weight only tells a small part of the story. If you truly want insight into your health and physical progress, it’s essential to look beyond the scale.

What does the scale (not) tell you?

A scale measures just one thing: your total body weight. This number includes not only fat but also muscle, water, bones, and everything else in your body. The problem is that the number on the scale doesn’t show what is changing in your body. For instance, if you build muscle and lose fat, the scale might show the same number, even though your body composition has significantly improved.

Why Body Composition Is More Important

Body composition refers to the ratio of muscle mass, fat mass, bone mass, and water in your body. This provides a much clearer picture of your physical health than weight alone. It’s possible to have a low body weight but a high body fat percentage, which can indicate an unhealthy composition. Conversely, someone with a higher weight may have a very healthy body with a high muscle mass percentage and low body fat.

Muscle Mass vs. Fat Mass

One of the main reasons to measure your body composition rather than just your weight is the difference between muscle and fat mass. Muscle weighs more than fat but takes up less space. This means you may weigh the same as before, yet your clothes fit better because you’ve built more muscle and lost fat. Additionally, muscle mass is crucial for your metabolism: the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest.

Why the InBody Dial Helps in Tracking Progress

The InBody Dial allows you to accurately measure your body composition, so you’re not just focusing on the number on the scale. This device analyzes your muscle mass, body fat percentage, and even your body’s water content, enabling you to make targeted decisions about your diet and training. This way, you can see not only if you’re losing weight but also if you’re building muscle and reducing body fat percentage.

Realistic Progress

Tracking your body composition with the InBody Dial helps you view your progress more realistically. When you focus solely on weight, hitting a plateau can be discouraging. However, with body composition, you can see other changes in your body, even if the number on the scale remains the same.

Conclusion  

The scale is an outdated way to measure progress. If you truly want to understand how healthy your body is and how well you’re progressing toward your fitness goals, you need to look beyond just your weight. With the InBody Dial, you gain a complete picture of your body composition, allowing you to see real changes—from muscle growth to fat loss. Ultimately, that’s far more important than what the scale tells you.