Modern weighing devices are no longer just a tool for determining body weight. If you become the owner of a Xiaomi gadget, you probably have a screen that shows not one, but a series of numbers and letter marks after weighing. Understanding what the display shows is critical to properly tracking progress in fitness or health control.
Unlike older mechanical devices, smart scales use bioimpedance analysis to assess body composition, which means that you get a weak, absolutely safe electric current through your feet, whose resistance depends on the type of tissue, which is why the numbers on the screen can vary depending on the water balance, even if the actual weight remains the same.
In this article, we will take a closer look at every parameter you see on the screen or in the Mi Fit app, and you will learn why it is important to keep track of not only the pounds but also the percentage of muscle mass, and how to avoid errors in interpreting the data.
⚠️ Attention: Bioimpedance analysis is contraindicated: People with pacemakers or other electronic medical devices are strictly prohibited from using the body composition analysis function, as an electrical impulse can disrupt the devices.
Main indicator: Body weight
The first and most obvious value you see right after you step on the platform is your current weight. Xiaomi scales display it to 50 or 100 grams, depending on the model. The figure is updated in real time while you stand still, and the final value is recorded after the sensors stabilize.
It is important to understand that weight is a dynamic parameter, it can fluctuate by 1-2 kg during the day due to eating, drinking water or going to the toilet. Therefore, Xiaomi engineers recommend weighing at the same time, preferably on an empty stomach in the morning, after going to the toilet and before drinking water.
If you're using a device on a hard surface, the error is minimal. However, if you put the device on a soft carpet, the readings can be distorted, as the legs of the scales are bent and the pressure sensors are not working correctly. Always choose a hard floor for maximum accuracy.
📊 How often do you weigh yourself?
Every morning.
Once a week.
Once a month
Only when I feel the change
Body mass index (BMI)
One of the key parameters that smart scales calculate is BMI (Body Mass Index) or BMI. This measure is the ratio of body mass to height squared. On the screen, it is often displayed immediately after the weight or switches automatically after a few seconds.
The BMI value allows you to quickly assess whether your weight is within the normal range for your height. Xiaomi algorithms classify the result according to the WHO standard scale: underweight, normal, overweight or obese of various degrees. This is a convenient guideline, but it does not take into account the ratio of muscle to fat.
Athletes with developed muscles can get high BMI, which formally indicates overweight, although in fact they are in excellent physical shape, so you should not rely on this parameter alone in assessing health, you need to look at the complex picture.
BMI formula for calculation
Body mass index is calculated by the formula: weight (kg) / height (m)². For example, weight 70 kilogram 1.75 (m) the calculation: 70 / (1.75 * 1.75) = 22.86. This value falls within the normal weight range."> Perhaps the most important indicator for those who follow the figure is the percentage of fat. Xiaomi scales determine it by analyzing the resistance of tissues. Fat tissue conducts electricity worse than muscle tissue, which contains a lot of water. The higher the resistance, the higher the fat percentage, and the normal values of this parameter are very dependent on sex and age. 10 before 20%, For women, the physiological norm is higher. 18 before 28%. Reducing fat percentage while maintaining or increasing weight is a sure sign that your exercise program is working effectively. It's worth noting that dehydration can artificially understate the percentage of fat in your body, because dry tissues conduct current worse. Conversely, after drinking or showering heavily, the numbers can temporarily change. Try to measure under the same skin moisture conditions. Muscle mass and protein parameter shows the total weight of skeletal muscle in your body. Smart scales highlight this indicator separately, since muscles are the main energy consumer even at rest. Muscle growth accelerates metabolism and helps burn more calories. It's protein mass is closely related. It's not the weight of the consumed protein in your body, but the application of the low protein weight of the body's recovery rate should not indicate the long-weight of the body's weight of the body's weight of the body's weight of the body's weight of the body's weight of the body's weight, but the long-weight loss of the body's weight of the body's weight of the body's weight of the body's weight, the body's weight of the body's weight of the body's weight of the body's weight, which is not the Increased muscle mass is often accompanied by an increase in overall weight, which can be frightening for beginners. However, if the scales show muscle growth, this is a positive dynamic, even if the arrow of the scales has moved to the right. Muscles are denser than fat and occupy less volume, making the body more relief. Visceral fat: hidden threat One of the most critical health indicators that Xiaomi scales display is visceral fat. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which is visible to the naked eye, visceral surrounds internal organs in the abdomen. Visceral fat is directly related to the health risk of diabetes, and the doctor is usually considered to be above 1 and the risk of health, and the risk of life, and the 1 to be considered to be considered to be healthy, and the health, and the health, and the level of health, from the above, the above, the level of the level of the 1st, to the health, to the level of the 1st, and the health, the health of the health, and the health of the 1st, according to the health, which is considered to the health, This parameter is often ignored, focusing only on appearance. ⚠️ Attention: Visceral fat levels are not always visible, a person may look thin, but have dangerous concentrations of fat around the organs due to stress, alcohol and excess sugar in the diet, and the reduction of visceral fat is achieved primarily by aerobic exercise and diet correction. Reducing your intake of fast carbohydrates and increasing your activity helps you quickly get this number back to normal, which immediately affects your overall health. Bone mass and water in the body The bone mass parameter is the estimated weight of minerals in the skeleton. Of course, smart scales can’t “enlighten” bones, they infer an average value based on your weight, height, age and muscle mass percentage. However, tracking this indicator is important for the prevention of osteoporosis, especially in adulthood. Water content is another important indicator of hydration. The normal range for adults is 45-65%. Water is necessary for thermoregulation, nutrient transport and toxins removal. Rapid jumps in this indicator can indicate kidney problems or severe dehydration. If you notice that the percentage of water is consistently low, you should reconsider drinking regimen. However, remember that Xiaomi algorithms give a rough estimate. More complex laboratory tests are required for accurate medical diagnosis of hydration. ☑️ Check conditions for accurate weighing Weights stand on a solid flat surface:The floor under the weights has no slope:The electrodes are clean and dry:Weighing takes place at the same time: 0 / 1 Basic metabolism (BMR) Indicator. BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate shows how many calories your body burns at rest. It's the energy you need to keep you alive: your heart working, breathing, cell renewal. Xiaomi scales calculate that value based on your current body composition. Knowing your basic metabolism is essential to your diet if you consume fewer calories than yours does. BMR, Your body starts to save energy and slow down your metabolism, which leads to a plateau in weight loss (BMR + Increased muscle mass directly affects growth BMR. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn just lying on the couch, making muscle management one of the most effective ways to manage weight in the long run. To make it easy to understand all the information that smart scales provide, we have prepared a summary table that will help you quickly navigate the values and understand what to look for first when analyzing your condition. Parameter Designation Norm (example) Influence Weight KG Individual Total body weight BMI BMI 18.5 - 24.9 Matching growth Body Fat fat 10-20% (M), 18-28% (G) Energy reserve Visceral fat Visceral Fat 1 - 9 Organ Health Water Water 45% - 65% Hydration 💡Regular weighing in the same conditions allows you to see the real trends of body changes, weeding out the daily fluctuations in weight caused by water and gastrointestinal contents. Frequent questions and answers Why Xiaomi scales show different numbers when weighing again? The difference in readings can be caused by a change in body position on the platform, a shift in the center of gravity or a change in water balance in a short time. It also affects which part of the electrodes you stand on. It is recommended to stand up evenly, spreading the weight evenly on both feet. Can you use Xiaomi scales without a phone? Yes, the basic functions work autonomously. You can see the weight and basic indicators on the device screen. However, to preserve the history, plotting and detailed analysis of the body composition, synchronization with a smartphone via Bluetooth is necessary. It is recommended to stand up, if the weight is correct, for example, the method of measuring the skin with the weight from a percentage of the skin, if the skin is disturbed weight, the weight from a s of the skin, for example, the weight of the weight from the weight of the skin, the weight of the body weight from the weight of the body. But to keep track of the trends at home, they're pretty accurate, and the key is to compare the same conditions, what does a "Lo" error mean on the screen? Lo means low battery power, you have to replace the batteries, or charge the battery if the model allows it, and when the charge is low, the accuracy of the measurements can decrease.