Energetics E-104, Instruction Manual

Page: 32 / 902

User Manual
>> selec
tion and setting of pr
o
gr
ams
>> 30
!
The assignment to these categories of body types (Type 1 – 9) is
based only on the computer calculated value of body fat percent.
The system developed by psychologist William Shelden in the
40th, of the three body types: Ektomorph (petite to slouchy),
Endomorph (strong to muscular), and Mesomorph (round to
obese) is based on other principles.
Degree of activity Activity factor
low activity
sedentary job, little to no exercise 1,2
normal activity
average job activity
1 – 2 hrs exercise weekly 1,3
moderate activity
average job activity,
3 – 4 hrs exercise weekly 1,4
active
strenuous job,
4 – 5 hrs exercise weekly 1,6
very active
strenuous job,
> 5 hrs exercise weekly 1,9
Body type
The percent of body fat calculated by the computer is assigned to 9 body
types . They are differentiated by a lower or higher value of body fat . The as-
signment is made in increments of 5 % .
Type Nr. Body fat
1 5 % – 9 % low body fat
2 10 % – 14 % low to recommended body fat for men
3 15 % – 19 % recommended body fat for men
4 20 % – 24 % recommended body fat for women
5 25 % – 29 % elevated body fat
6 30 % – 34 % very elevated body fat
7 35 % – 39 % per definition obese
8 40 % – 44 % pronounced obesity
9 45 % – 50 % massive obesity
Good to average body fat proportion for age groups in %
Age group Male Female
19 – 24 years
13 – 20 % 21 – 25 %
25 – 34 years
15 – 22 % 21 – 26 %
35 – 44 years
18 – 24 % 23 – 29 %
45 – 54 years
20 – 26 % 26 – 33 %
55 and above
22 – 27 % 29 – 34 %
Body fat in %
The body fat in % (FAT %) is a value that determines the proportion of fat in
relation to muscle .
Reference values for a good to average body fat proportion in reference to
the age and gender can be found in the chart below .
!
You can also use this value to check your nutrition and possibly
adjust it.