Digital Scale

With the temperature warming up in most parts of the country, many of you start thinking about getting in shape for the spring and summer. But with the economy in the state it is in, a gym membership may be out of the question. A less expensive alternative is the new BC-350 Ironman Body Composition Monitor from Tanita. We know it’s not fitness equipment, but it can give you the information you need to keep yourself on track…we’re not just talking weight here. This 'Body Composition Monitor' almost gives you too much information (for some of us anyway…)

Available now, the new BC-350 gives you insight into your body to see how successful your fitness routine is. Cleared by the FDA, this is the first scale with incremental measurements of just .1 pounds. It measures your weight, total body fat percentage, body water percentage, total muscle mass, bone mass, basal metabolic rate, visceral fat, metabolic age and physique rating. All measurements are calculated by using the full body bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) method. Full body BIA calculates a more accurate body composition by sending a low-level, safe electrical signal through the body.

The Tanita BC-350 Ironman Body Composition Monitor is available now at www.TheCompetitiveEdge.com for $269.99.

How many times have you had your luggage placed on the scale at the airport, and you became concerned you might be fined? Did you pack too much? Are your bags overweight? There is a way to know the weight of your bags before you get to the airport. I use a handheld scale when I travel with my family to get each bag to 49 lbs. The Balanzza Ergo digital handheld scale requires AAA batteries (included), can weigh bags up to 100 pounds and is only 10oz. The Balanzza is $24 MSRP, and is much less than the penalties from the airlines.

See the graph below to better understand the penalties and fees from the airlines: