UNDERSTANDING THE READOUT INFORMATION
COMPUTER INSTRUCTIONS
1. BODY FAT %
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Your body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains. If you are 150 pounds and
10% fat, it means that your body consists of 15 pounds fat and 135 pounds lean body mass (bone, muscle,
organ tissue, blood and everything else).
Classification
Essential Fat
Athletes
Fitness
Acceptable
Obese
Women (fat %)
10 - 12%
14 - 20%
21 - 24%
25 - 31%
32% plus
Men (fat %)
2 - 4%
6 - 13%
14 - 17%
18 - 25%
25% plus
A certain amount of fat is essential to bodily
functions. Fat regulates body temperature,
cushions and insulates organs and tissues and is
the main form of the body's energy storage. The
table describes body fat ranges and their
associated categories.
General Body Fat Percentage Categories
4. BODY TYPE
There are 9 BODY TYPES divided according to the BODY FAT % calculated.
Body Mass Index is a height/weight formula used by health and weight professionals around the world to
assess a person's body weight. From your body mass index number you can see if you are underweight,
normal weight, overweight or obese.
2. BMI (BODY MASS INDEX)
Under 20 (19 for women)
Between 20 and 24.99
Between 25 and 29.99
Between 30 and 34.99
Between 35 and 39.99
40 and above
Underweight
Normal Weight
Overweight
Obese Class 1
Obese Class 2
Extreme Obesity
BMI conclusions vary slightly according to gender.
Here is a general summary of weight-status based
on BMI.
3. BMR (BASAL METABOLIC RATE)
Basal Metabolic Rate is the rate at which the body burns calories to maintain normal body functions while at
rest. BMR is the largest factor in determining overall metabolic rate and how many calories you need to
maintain, lose or gain weight.
To lose weight, you should try to eat fewer calories than your basic calorie need. In order to lose weight,
calories should not be your only concern. Exercise is vital, too.
Refer to the list to determine what body type you are. Type 1 is slim body type, Type 5 is normal body type,
and Type 9 is over-weight body type.
When you know which type you are and structure your diet and exercise correctly for that type, you will
make much better progress toward reaching your fitness and weight loss goals.
Type 1: 5% to 9%
Type 6: 30% to 34%
Type 2: 10% to 14%
Type 7: 35% to 39%
Type 3: 15% to 19%
Type 8: 40% to 44%
Type 4: 20% to 24%
Type 9: 45% to 50%
Type 5: 25% to 29%
