Information for body fat measurement
People who use a heart pacemaker or another type of medical implant with electronic
components are advised not to use these scales, as otherwise the performance of the
implant may be impaired or endangered. The device functions correctly if your feet are
bare and dry and if you are in standing position. The basic principle of these scales is
measurement of the electrical impedance of the body. The scales send a weak, impercep-
tible electrical signal through your body in order to determine the current values. Under
normal circumstances the signal is completely harmless! Nevertheless you should read
our spezial safety instructions! The measurement is known as “biometric impedance analy-
sis“ (BIA), a factor which is associated with the body fat and body water ratio and which is
subject to other biological aspects (age, sex, height). There are heavy people with a well-
balanced relation between fat and muscular mass and there are apparently slender people
with substantially higher body fat values. Fat is a factor that contributes to burdening the
body and, in particular, the circulatory system. Te checks of both values (fat and weight)
are hence a basic prerequisite for health and fitness.
Body Fat
Body fat is an important part of the body. Fat plays an important role in your body ranging
from the protection of joints with its reserve of vitamins to the regulation of the body tempe-
rature. The goal is not to reduce drastically the quantity of fat in your body, but to reach
and maintain a balanced relation between the muscular mass and the fat mass.
The signifi cance of water for our health
The human organism consists of approximately 55-60% water, with this quantity varying
according to age and sex. Water has a number of tasks to fulfi l in the body:
It is a building block of our cells. This means that all cells in the body, whether these are
skin, gland, muscle, brain or other cells, can only function if they receive enough water.
It is a solvent for important substances in our organism.
It is a means of transport for nutrients, the body’s own substances and metabolic products.
Please see the table of guideline values for the reference value for your fi tness profi le. It
shows that there is a relation between the body fat values and your age and sex. Always
bear in mind that, as in the case of the water balance in your body, also the share of fat is
subject to great variations. Therefore, weigh yourself always at the same hour of the day to
obtain a comparable value. The results of the analysis of the body fat and body water ratio
are only reference values. They are not recommended for use for medical purposes. You
should always consult your doctor if you have any questions about medical treatment or a
diet to achieve your normal weight.
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