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2.5
Prerequisites for
correct measuring
results
Reliable measurements can only be achieved under
certain pre-requisites:
• Always measure barefoot.
• The feet must have a good contact with the electrodes on the
standing area.
• Stand upright.
• Carry out the measurement approximately 15 minutes after get-
ting up, or after bathing or showering, with towel-dried feet.
• Please measure at the same time of day if possible.
• Do not measure after strenuous physical exercise. Wait at least
an hour before measuring.
• There must not be any dirt stuck to the soles of your feet.
Erroneous measuring results may occur if the soles of your feet
are dry or extremely callused.
The amount of body fat, water content and muscle mass can only
be reliably monitored using the measurements if they are taken
consistently. Measurements that are taken under varying
conditions can return different values.
NOTES
The data in the following tables is for orientation
purposes only. If you have any questions about your
proportion of body fat, please consult your doctor.
2.6
Body fat proportion
range in %
female
Age low normal high very high
(same values
for female
athletes)
6-15
3.0-16.0 16.1-21.0 21.1-29.6 2
9.7-50.0
16-30
3.0-16.4
16.5-22.0
22.1-30.4 30.5-50.0
31-60
3.0-17.0
17.1-22.4
22.5-31.4 31.5-50.0
>
_60
3.0-17.6
17.7-23.0
23.1-32.0 32.1-50.0
male
Age low normal high very high
(same values
for male
6-15
3.0-13.0
13.1-17.4
17.5-25.6 25.7-50.0
athletes)
16-30
3.0-13.6
13.7-18.0
18.1-26.4 26.5-50.0
31-60
3.0-14.0
14.1-18.6
18.7-27.0 27.1-50.0
>
_60
3.0-14.4
14.5-19.0
19.1-28.0 28.1-50.0
Body fat value analysis:
In order to analyse your body fat proportion, please compare your
value to the values in the body fat table.
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