There are a lot of folks who are just afraid of scales. They have developed this phobia, thinking that scales are not useful for anything but other than exposing the fact that they have not followed their diet and are not losing any weight. In reality, that’s exactly what scales are designed to do. In reality, scales are great motivational tools. If you have gone overboard with your diet, there is always a chance you can stop the process before it’s too late. And if you are starting to lose weight, an advanced scale can help you stay motivated and lose more weight.

When talking about advanced scales, we are talking about scales that show you more than just your weight. Some advanced scales help you track your progress over time, while others provide you with an additional set of metrics such as your body fat percentage. These scales may be expensive but they do offer your features that can help you get more fit.

If you are looking for advanced scales for home or your gym, here are 6 top models you should try:

Health o Meter BFM582-63 Body Fat Scale: it not only measures your weight, but it also tells your body fat, percent hydration as well.

Omron Full Body Composition Monitor with Scale: Calculates visceral fat, resting metabolism and skeletal muscle mass levels. It’s not for beginners, but if you are an advanced user, these metrics can help you stay on track.

Withings WiFi Body Scale: a WiFi scale that comes with its own iPhone app and lets you store your weight data online. So you can view charts and keep track of your progress over time easily. You can even tweet your results.

Tanita BC554 Ironman Glass InnerScan Body Composition Monitor: comes with weight, body fat recall, body water and muscle mass recall. It also supports up to 330 lbs in weight. The information seems fairly accurate, though probably too much for beginners.

Escali Digital Bathroom Scale: a great motivational tool that keeps track of your ideal weight and your current weight, so you can work towards achieving it.

Seca Cursa 818 Digital Personal Scale: provides you with body fat and body water analysis. Great for use at home.

What scale are you using at home?