Connecting your body composition scale to the Fitness Hub not only simplifies workflows but also makes it easy to show members their progress. By integrating complex data from multiple sources, EGYM’s BioAge feature contextualizes results from various assessments—putting them in perspective with each member’s overall performance data. For example, strength test results from Smart Strength machines or cardio test outcomes from compatible Smart Cardio machines are combined to create a clear picture of progress.

This means members can see and understand their achievements early on, motivating them to stay engaged. This article explores the options available for selecting a scale that works best for your facility.

Note: A compatible scale is required to use the Fitness Hub!

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How are scales connected to the Fitness Hub?

There are two ways to connect body composition scales with Fitness Hub:

1. via direct connection with a USB cable
2. via cloud connection

Each method is suited to different needs, depending on your facility’s setup and workflows. It’s also essential to choose a compatible body composition scale, as not every model supports both options. Below, you’ll find an overview of the benefits of each connection type, a guide to which models support each option, and instructions for setting up the connection.

Direct connection

Benefits:

• Direct communication and integration of body measurement into the Fitness Hub onboarding process.
• Fitness Hub sends all relevant data to the scale during onboarding and starts the measurement right away.

To be considered:

Fitness Hub and scale are connected by USB cable (maximum cable length: 5 meters).

Cloud connection

Benefits: 

• Free placement of the scale independent of the Fitness Hub.
• In addition to the body composition scale connected via cloud, the standard platform scale can be connected to the Fitness Hub for direct weight measurement during onboarding.

To be considered:

If no standard platform scale is connected in addition to the body composition scale via cloud connection, a measurement via the scale integrated to the cloud must already be completed for the respective member before onboarding with Fitness Hub in order for the EGYM machines to be set up correctly. With cloud connection, this measurement process is not directly enabled and controlled by Fitness Hub.

This is what your setup could look like!

Example configurations: L – Standard platform scale; R – InBody 770

Options & overview

InBody

"The interface to the new EGYM Fitness Hub is an outstanding solution for our customers to make their own customer service even more efficient and effective. InBody measurement and display of the measured values (...) now provide both the training customer and the trainer with a perfect overview and management options."

Chang-Hun Jo, Country Manager Germany InBody

• Compatible models: 270, 370, 380, 570, 580, 770, 970 ¹⁾
• Direct connection: ✓ ²⁾
• Cloud connection: ✓ ^{2) 3)}
• Point of contact for setup: EGYM Sales at the time of purchase, or InBody Sales in the case of later integration.
• Setup fee EGYM: $0
• Setup fee Partner: please contact your local InBody representative

1. It may be necessary for older scales to be updated by InBody. This will be clarified during the setup process. Logistics costs to InBody may be incurred.
2. For both options for the connection (direct or cloud connection), existing customer data must be migrated to InBody LookinBody Cloud.
3. Requires RFID reader, which can be purchased directly from InBody.

seca

"The combination of medical precision, integration and motivation is the epitome of truth for us when it comes to innovative training. Especially when the measurements have medical precision, as with secaTRU, and are integrated into an overall concept like the EGYM Fitness Hub, this has an enormous boost for member motivation and loyalty. They can access seca measurements and their development at any time in the EGYM Fitness Hub and thus better understand correlations."

Angelina Zirkel, Sales Leader seca Medical Fitness DACH

• Compatible models: TRU (552/555)
• Direct connection: -
• Cloud connection: ✓
• Point of contact for setup: EGYM Sales at the time of purchase, or seca Sales in the case of later integration.
• Setup fee EGYM: $0
• Setup fee Partner: please contact your local seca representative

Tanita

"During the Covid-19 pandemic, people are more than ever aware of the need to stay fit and healthy. The combination of the EGYM Fitness Hub with our TANITA MC-780 can help you to generate more revenue by further optimizing the customer experience in your gym appealing to both your existing members as well as these so called new health seekers. The ease of integration with the EGYM Fitness Hub and the option to lock the screen makes our Tanita MC-780 the ideal partner."

Jan Alderlieste, Managing Director Tanita Europe

• Compatible models: MC780, MC980
• Direct connection: ✓
• Cloud connection: -
• Point of contact for setup: EGYM Sales
• Setup fee EGYM: $0
• Setup fee Partner: please contact your local Tanita representative

Standard-Plattform Scale

• Compatible models: Standard-Plattform Scale ⁴⁾
• Direct connection: ✓
• Cloud connection: -
• Point of contact for setup: EGYM Sales
• Setup fee EGYM: $0
• Setup fee Partner: N/A

4) Model: seca 634, can be ordered with Fitness Hub order for an additional charge. The standard platform scale only measures weight, not body composition.

Now it's up to you

Now it's up to you to decide which scale, which implementation and which type of connection you want to use. Please note that for the use of the Fitness Hub a scale is mandatory.