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Weight tracking is widely practiced and can be useful data source. Often it goes hand in hand with [[Diet tracking tools|diet tracking]]. In the most basic form it can be done with any personal scale, but smart scales which automatically record weights to a companion app exist. Additionally, some scales also calculate metrics such as body fat percentage beyond the total weight.
=Tools for tracking weight=
While any personal scale can be used for weight tracking, frequently app-connected smart scales are used. Examples of those are
* [[Fitbit]] smart scales such as the ''Fitbit Aria'' with provide body fat percentage in addition to total weight
* [[Withings]] smart scales, which also give fat mass, muscle mass and bone mass
== Projects that use weight tracking ==
* [[Herman de Vries]] used a Withings smart scale to [https://hermandevries.nl/2020/10/30/different-impact-of-cycling-and-running-on-body-composition-during-weight-loss/ learn how running and cycling have different impacts on body composition].
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|Related tools=Diet tracking tools}}
Weight tracking is widely practiced and can be useful data source. Often it goes hand in hand with [[Diet tracking tools|diet tracking]]. In the most basic form it can be done with any personal scale, but smart scales which automatically record weights to a companion app exist. Additionally, some scales also calculate metrics such as body fat percentage beyond the total weight.
=Tools for tracking weight=
While any personal scale can be used for weight tracking, frequently app-connected smart scales are used. Examples of those are
* [[Fitbit]] smart scales such as the ''Fitbit Aria'' with provide body fat percentage in addition to total weight
* [[Withings]] smart scales, which also give fat mass, muscle mass and bone mass
== Projects that use weight tracking ==
* [[Herman de Vries]] used a Withings smart scale to [https://hermandevries.nl/2020/10/30/different-impact-of-cycling-and-running-on-body-composition-during-weight-loss/ learn how running and cycling have different impacts on body composition].
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