Skandika Fitness ISIS 23, Setup And Instruction Manual

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The average ideal body fat amount of men is around max. 23%
The average ideal body fat amount of women is around max. 27%
The BMR (= Basal Metabolism Ratio)
After each bodyfat measurement, the computer will show your BMR as well. The BMR indicates, how
many calories (kcal) your body burns every day without any activity (as if you would stay in bed without
any movement during the whole day). If you want to reduce weight effectively, you need to consume less
calories per day than this BMR. If you want to gain weight, you need to consume more calories per day
than your daily BMR plus the calories you burn for your activities.
The relation between heart-rate and fat burn
Like any combustion engine, your body uses oxygen and fuel to generate energy.
The cardiovascular system delivers oxygen to the skeletal muscles, which then uses this oxygen to
“burn” various fuels (carbohydrate and fat) to yield mechanical energy. While performing aerobic exer
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cise, your heart rate should stay in a range (Training Zones) between 50% and 70% of your maximum
heart rate. (Max. Heart Rate = 220 – age in years) For best results, aerobic and fat burning, keep your
heart rate in the Training Zone for at least 12 minutes. The longer and more frequently you do this the
more improvement you will see.
Why 12 minutes? This is the amount of time needed for body to start producing fat burning enzymes.
Additional hints for your health
The body fat analysis is suitable for adults and children of 10 years age and older. This measurement is
in no way suitable for people with heart diseases or when taking cardiovascular medicine. Please also
do not use this item if you are pregnant. Wrong values can be measured if you belong to these groups:
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People over 70 years of age
- Dialyse-Patients
- People, who suffer from Oedema
- Intensive sport people, Bodybuilders, Professional athletes
- If when relaxing your heart rate is below 60
In these cases the result of the measurement cannot be regarded as correct value, but only as a guide
for the improvement between different measurements.
Always consult your physician before starting a body fat measurement!
In case of improper handling or current fluctuations measured values can be lost and/or be displayed
wrongly.
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