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4. Explanation on the Corporal Analysis
MODE/
fEATURE
DESCRIpTION
Body Fat %
BF
WHAT IS BODY FAT PERCENTAGE?
Body fat percentage is the amount of body fat as a proportion of your body weight.
Everybody needs body fat to be healthy. Body fat is vital to basic bodily functions such as regulating body
temperature, storing vitamins and cushioning joints. Yet, too much fat can damage your health. Reducing ex-
cess levels of body fat has shown to reduce the risk of certain conditions such as high blood pressure, heart
disease, diabetes and cancer.
Body
Water %
BW
WHAT IS TOTAL BODY WATER PERCENTAGE?
Total Body Water Percentage (TBW%) is the total amount of fluid in the body expressed as a percentage of
total weight.
Water plays a vital role in many of the body’s processes and is found in every cell, tissue and organ. Maintai-
ning a healthy TBW% ensures the body functions efficiently and reduces the risk of developing associated
health problems. Being well hydrated will also help concentration levels, sports performance and general
well-being.
As a general guideline, the average TBW% ranges for a healthy adult are: Female 45 to 60% Male 50
to 65%
For athletes, the figure is approximately 5% above these ranges, as they have greater muscle mass, and ske-
letal muscle contains more water than fat (adipose) tissue.
Muscle
Mass
BM
WHAT IS MUSCLE MASS?
The weight of muscle in your body.
Muscles play an important role because they act as the body’s engine in consuming energy (calories). As you
exercise more, your muscle mass increases, which in turn accelerates the rate of energy or calories consu-
med. Increasing your muscle mass will raise your metabolic rate, helping you reduce excess body fat and lose
weight the healthy way. Track your progress with Body Composition Monitor as you increase your activity
levels.
Daily Caloric
Intake
KCAL
WHAT IS DAILY CALORIC INTAKE?
Daily caloric intake is the estimated number of calories that can be consumed within the next 24 hours to
maintain current weight based on your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).
WHAT IS BASAL METABOLIC RATE?
The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the daily minimum level of energy or calories your body requires when
resting (including sleeping) to function effectively. About 70% of calories consumed every day are used for
your basal metabolism. The more vigorous the activity levels, the more calories are burned. Increasing your
muscle mass helps raise your BMR, which increases the number of calories burned and helps to decrease
body fat levels. You can track your progress on a Body Composition Monitor.
Bone Mass
BON
WHAT IS BONE MASS?
This feature indicates the weight of bone (bone mineral level, including calcium or other components) in the
body.*
Research has demonstrated that exercise and the development of muscle tissue are related to stronger,
healthier bones. While bone structure is unlikely to undergo noticeable changes in a short period, it is impor-
tant that you develop and maintain healthy bones by having a balanced diet and plenty of exercise.
* Body Composition Monitors do not directly measure bone density. Please consult a physician if you are con-
cerned about osteoporosis.
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