There is a scale in my bathroom,

That lies to me.

That needle just zooms,

To where it shouldn't be.

 

It's there on the floor,

Just laughing at me,

Till I head for the door,

And disgusted I flee.

 

I know it is lying,

I can't weigh this much.

Maybe the scale was spying,

When I had my lunch.

               -Juan Olivarez

 

In America, most homes have gas pipes, microwave ovens, electrical outlets, sharp knives, stove burners, bathtubs, steps or stairs, and other possible problematic or hazardous objects. Many of these household objects and places within the house can be dangerous and scary. But for many of us, the most scariest thing in the house, the thing that many people do not want to use, much less take from the deep, dark recesses of cabinets or closets, this horror, this destroyer of myths, this teller of truths, is the BATHROOM SCALE!

In the late 19^th century, weight scales were coin operated. During the 1920's and 1930's, the Peerless Scale Company had coin operated scales on almost every corner. A person would put a penny in the scale and then would find out their weight.  In the 1940's, improvements in mechanical scale technology made small inexpensive personal bathroom scales readily available. Since than the scale has looked and performed in basically the same mechanical way. The average household bathroom scale appearance was usually a dull looking, square-shaped, metal object that a person would stand up on, squint down between their feet and try to comprehend the blur of numbers racing along the scale dial. Watching those numbers whirl by was like looking at a picket fence from a window of a passing car going 100 mph. The numbers would then come to a sudden halt, and with bated breath, the person would look down to see the result. 

With these new types of floor scales, the result may be the same but the way to view it has gotten better!

In the 20th century, improvements in mechanical scale technology made small inexpensive personal bathroom scales readily available for the home, but now in the 21^st century, believe it not, weighing yourself has become fun! Or at the least, interesting and stylish. Check out the Floor Scales page at Rehabmart to see the many different styles that we carry.
 

"Birth dates and bathroom scales tell more truth than I want to know"

                                                                                     -Mason Cooley

 

The tried and true dial floor scales are still around and better than ever. One example is the Health-O-Meter Dial Scale,   This scale combines economy with accuracy in a home care floor scale that has a steel base and an easy-to-read dial with a 270 pound weight capacity with one pound gradations. 
Another example of a dial floor scale is the Health-O-Meter Pro, with Raised Dial Scale.  It shows precise and accurate weight measurement. It has an extra large platform and is made with a heavy duty steel base with a non-slip textured mat. It also comes with an eight inch diameter easy-to-read dial with large numbers, and a 400 pound capacity with 1 pound gradations.

Want a floor scale to look more like a piece of modern art then something that has been hiding under the bathroom sink for a generation or two?   Well, you don't have to weight any longer.    Check out the Escali Clear Glass Scale.   This is a high quality, impact resistant bathroom scale with a tempered clear glass round platform and sleek black accents. It has 'Tap-On Technology' and a weight capacity of 400 pounds which accurately measures within 0.2 pound or 0.1 kilogram. 

Another option of a digital scale is the Escali Track and Target Digital  Floor Scale.  This ultra slim digital bathroom scale has an extra feature which will help the user follow their weight loss progress until the preset target weight is achieved. It has a big display area with a complete overview of weight and progress. This scale has a 4 user track memory which stores personal information. It is made with a high quality impact resistant tempered glass platform and an ultra thin ¾ inch high design. This scale also has a large capacity of 400 pounds or 180 kilograms.

 

Do you want to know more about your body than just your weight? Would you want to know what your body fat level is? Or the amount of body water within you? How about knowing how much of your weight consists of muscle mass? Take a gander at the Escali Body Fat, Water, and Muscle Mass Scale.   This smart Health Monitor bathroom scale measures body weight, body fat, body water and muscle mass. The scale is ultra thin in design and capable of storing individual user data for up to 4 users. The instant-on technology will immediately display weight followed by body fat, body water and muscle mass data to the user. 

Also check out the Escali Glass Body Fat/Body Water Bathroom Scale.   This scale uses bio-electrical impedance analysis (BIA) based on a person's height and weight.   It features advanced digital weighing technology that provides a high tech analysis of the fitness level of the user. This scale measures percentage of body fat, body water and weight for up to ten individual users. 

 

 

"The bathroom scale knows nothing of extenuating circumstances."

                                                                                  -Mason Cooley

 

Many people in America are somewhat overweight. For the Xtra-large people who are tired of everything being made for the smaller folk, RehabMart also carries Bariatric Bathroom Scales. An example of a bariatric scale would be the Bariatric Bathroom Scale.  This 'My Weigh PD-750' is one tough scale! Designed with the heavy-duty user in mind, this scale doesn't lack in features to deliver the quality you'd come to expect from MyWeigh. The coolest thing about this scale that sets it apart from many of the scales out there is it's amazingly huge capacity of 750 pounds! 

 

                                                             Bariatric Bathroom Scale

 

On those mornings when your eyes are tired and unfocused or at the times you just want some extra bathroom conversation, try a Talking Floor Scale!  When I first found out about talking scales, I wanted no part of them. I thought for sure that once I stepped on one it would scream and start cussing at me to get off.  But I then found out that they don't do that.  What they do have is a friendly female voice that announces "Hello, I'm Ready", no screaming or judgmental groans. The REIZEN Talking Weight Scale is a quality constructed bathroom scale, perfect for visually impaired or blind, health-conscious individuals. After the friendly female voice announces "Hello, I'm Ready", she will than tell you your weight in pounds or kilograms, either English or Spanish, while your weight is displayed on a big LCD screen. After ten seconds of non-use, the scale automatically shuts off and announces "Goodbye". If no voice is desired, the voice mode can be switched off by a button on the back of the scale.

 

                                                                   Reizen Talking Weight Scale

                                                             

 

So don't you think it's time to style up your bathroom and have fun weighing yourself? 

 

RehabMart has the weighs and means to get you the type of bathroom floor scale that you want. Get rid of that green, yellow, or brown bathroom scale that has been part of your household since the 1970's and start listening to your bathroom scale! Or find out how much body fat you have, or see how much body water your carrying. Or just enjoy the new modern look of a glass bathroom scale. The weight is over, the time is now.

Bill Stock

Library Editor for RehabMart

and

Hulet Smith, OT

RehabMart Team Leader & CEO