what's the name of the machines that measure your visceral fat and body fat percentage?

[ChrisM8]

I am not sure where to post this in the forum so I apologize in advance if its in the wrong section. If anyone here knows, feel free to post here. I was told a ergo meter is what measures body fat percentage. Is this correct? how much do these machines cost in general? Is there perhaps some kind of app I can use? or a weight scale?

 

[SpotMePlease]

A lot of gyms use InBody or similar body composition scanners. An ergometer is usually for measuring exercise performance, not body fat.

A smart scale can give you a rough estimate at home but the more advanced machines are generally more accurate.

 

[SteelPhysique]

An ergometer actually measures exercise work output rather than body fat, but you can track body fat at home using a $20 to $60 smart scale that syncs to your phone, or get an accurate DEXA scan for about $40 to $150 per session.