Skandika Fitness MONTREUX Series, Assembly Instructions And User Manual

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Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis – Approved by Henry C. Lukaski, Ph. D. Grand Forks Human Nut-
rition Research Center
The fat monitoring determines body fat using Bio-Electric Impedance Analysis (BIA), a process by
which a small electrical current is sent through the body to measure the impedance. The current will
flow through the hands. The more fat containing adipose tissue (fat) in the body, the harder the current
must work to travel around. In this case, the resistance to the current generates a higher impedance
value, which in turn reflects a higher value for body fat. The impedance value is then inserted into an
equation (along with height, weight, sex, and physical stature) which calculates body density and per-
cent body fat.
The relation between heart-rate & 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-
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 7 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
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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.
BODYFAT MEASUREMENT
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