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Performing the measurement:
– Step briefly on the weighing area of your scale.
– Select the memory preset where your basic personal data are stored by
pressing the
or button repeatedly. The data are displayed consecuti-
vely until “
0.0
” (Fig. 2) appears.
– Step onto the scale barefoot and make sure you’re standing on both elec-
trodes. First your body weight is determined and displayed.
– Remain on the scale and avoid moving; your body fat is being analysed.
This may take a few seconds.
The following data are displayed:
– Body fat percentage BF in % (Fig. 9)
– Water percentage
in % (Fig. 10)
– Muscle percentage
in % (Fig. 11)
– Now all measured values are displayed consecutively and the scale
switches off.
2.4 tips for using the scale
Important when measuring body fat/body water/muscle percentage:
– The measurement may only be carried out while barefoot and it is helpful if the soles of your feet are
slightly damp. Completely dry soles can result in unsatisfactory results, as they have insufficient con-
ductivity.
– Your feet, legs, calves and thighs must not touch each other, as otherwise the measurement cannot
be performed correctly.
– Stand still during the measurement.
– Wait several hours (6-8) after unusually strenuous activity.
– Wait approx. 15 minutes after getting out of bed so that the water in your body can be distributed.
The measurement is not reliable for:
– Children under approx. 10 years of age.
– Persons with fever, undergoing dialysis, with symptoms of edema or osteoporosis.
– Persons taking cardiovascular medication. Persons taking vascodialating or vascoconstricting medica-
tions.
– Persons with substantial anatomical deviations in the legs relative to their total height (leg length con-
siderably shorter or longer than usual).
Body fat guide
The following body fat levels provide you with a guideline (for further information, please consult your
doctor!).
A lower level is often found in athletes. Depending on the type of sports, the intensity of training and the
person’s physical constitution, levels can be achieved that are even lower than the specified guidelines.
Women
Men
Age
Very good Good
Average Poor
<19
<17%
17–22% 22.1–27% >27.1%
20–29 <18%
18–23% 23.1–28% >28.1%
30–39 <19%
19–24% 24.1–29% >29.1%
40–49 <20%
20–25% 25.1–30% >30.1%
>50
<21%
21–26% 26.1–31% >31.1%
Age
Very good Good
Average Poor
<19
<12%
12–17% 17.1–22% >22.1%
20–29 <13%
13–18% 18.1–23% >23.1%
30–39 <14%
14–19% 19.1–24% >24.1%
40–49 <15%
15–20% 20.1–25% >25.1%
>50
<16%
16–21% 21.1–26% >26.1%
based on: “Prin Labs for Physical Fitness and Wellness. 1st edition, Copyright 1999”
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 9
