Hume Scale

[Kingofspades712]

Hume Scale / Smart Scale Accuracy Discussion


Wanted to make a post separate from my gear log and see what everyone’s experience has been with the Hume scale or similar smart scales.

I know BIA scales get a ton of hate and obviously they’re not going to be 100% accurate like a DEXA, but I’ve been using mine consistently for about 8 months now and honestly it’s been pretty interesting.

The biggest thing I’ve noticed — I’ve never had a crazy “what the hell?” reading where it randomly jumps all over the place. The trend has actually matched my physique changes almost perfectly. When I was pushing calories and gaining size, lean mass trended up. During my cut, body fat has consistently trended down right along with what I’m seeing in the mirror, waist measurements, vascularity, and conditioning.

Makes me wonder if people dismiss these things too quickly because they expect the exact BF% number to be perfect, instead of using it as a tracking tool. Maybe the number itself isn’t gospel, but if hydration, timing, and conditions stay consistent, could it actually be a pretty valuable tool for tracking trends?

Curious what everyone else has seen. Anyone compared their Hume readings over time against DEXA, calipers, stage condition, etc.?

 

[Robarock]

I absolutely HATE the company. I purchased one of the scales. It didn't work, it told me my body fat % was 97%. That's obviously impossible (I'm approximately between 16-13%). I reached out to the company and got a run around for over a month until they refused to replace the scale or refund my money. They then blocked me.

 

[MeatBlock80]

No way can they get close to an actual dexa. If you’re using it just to track trends sure itll work but BIA is pretty inaccurate IMO and the handle just adds a lil wow factor. If truly trying to find bodyfat % better off using calipers 3 point method and a body tape measure. If someone’s body type holds a good amount of water like mine the bia cannot determine water from fat like a dexa can. I have a BIA scale by GE with a handle identical to Hume but it’s cheaper and it notoriously over estimates my BF% when calipers and body tape say otherwise. Again this is all my opinion and what I’ve observed for myself.

 

[LevButlerov]

Hume Scale / Smart Scale Accuracy Discussion


Wanted to make a post separate from my gear log and see what everyone’s experience has been with the Hume scale or similar smart scales.

I know BIA scales get a ton of hate and obviously they’re not going to be 100% accurate like a DEXA, but I’ve been using mine consistently for about 8 months now and honestly it’s been pretty interesting.

The biggest thing I’ve noticed — I’ve never had a crazy “what the hell?” reading where it randomly jumps all over the place. The trend has actually matched my physique changes almost perfectly. When I was pushing calories and gaining size, lean mass trended up. During my cut, body fat has consistently trended down right along with what I’m seeing in the mirror, waist measurements, vascularity, and conditioning.

Makes me wonder if people dismiss these things too quickly because they expect the exact BF% number to be perfect, instead of using it as a tracking tool. Maybe the number itself isn’t gospel, but if hydration, timing, and conditions stay consistent, could it actually be a pretty valuable tool for tracking trends?

Curious what everyone else has seen. Anyone compared their Hume readings over time against DEXA, calipers, stage condition, etc.?

do you have a picture of your hume?

 

[stevesmi]

Hume Scale / Smart Scale Accuracy Discussion


Wanted to make a post separate from my gear log and see what everyone’s experience has been with the Hume scale or similar smart scales.

I know BIA scales get a ton of hate and obviously they’re not going to be 100% accurate like a DEXA, but I’ve been using mine consistently for about 8 months now and honestly it’s been pretty interesting.

The biggest thing I’ve noticed — I’ve never had a crazy “what the hell?” reading where it randomly jumps all over the place. The trend has actually matched my physique changes almost perfectly. When I was pushing calories and gaining size, lean mass trended up. During my cut, body fat has consistently trended down right along with what I’m seeing in the mirror, waist measurements, vascularity, and conditioning.

Makes me wonder if people dismiss these things too quickly because they expect the exact BF% number to be perfect, instead of using it as a tracking tool. Maybe the number itself isn’t gospel, but if hydration, timing, and conditions stay consistent, could it actually be a pretty valuable tool for tracking trends?

Curious what everyone else has seen. Anyone compared their Hume readings over time against DEXA, calipers, stage condition, etc.?

I don't trust those scales. they are especially not accurate with bodybuilders

 

[Kingofspades712]

I absolutely HATE the company. I purchased one of the scales. It didn't work, it told me my body fat % was 97%. That's obviously impossible (I'm approximately between 16-13%). I reached out to the company and got a run around for over a month until they refused to replace the scale or refund my money. They then blocked me.

97% lol they were calling you the pillsbury dough boy. Mine works so well

 

[Kingofspades712]

do you have a picture of your hume?

I’ll take one. I couldn’t be happier with Hume. Very interesting to hear other perspectives.

 

[Kingofspades712]

Do you want a pic with my long skinny feet on it or just the scale

 

[LevButlerov]

Do you want a pic with my long skinny feet on it or just the scale

both fine