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– Following this "H 0%" appears in the display for 2 seconds (Fig. 12), then your
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body water percentage is shown for 3 seconds (Fig. 13). An arrow pointing up,
down or an open circle in the left-hand half of the display indicates whether your
percentage of body water is too high, too low or normal.
– Following this "M%" appears in the display for 2 seconds (Fig. 14), then your
muscle percentage is shown for 3 seconds (Fig. 15).
– Now all measured values are displayed consecutively and the scale switches off.
– The values can be displayed more quickly by pressing the "SET" button.
3.4 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 unsatisfac-
tory results, as they have insufficient conductivity.
– 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 osteoporo-
sis.
– Persons taking cardiovascular medication. Persons taking vascodialating or vas-
coconstricting medications.
– Persons with substantial anatomical deviations in the legs relative to their total height (leg length considerably
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
Age Very good
<19 <17%
20–29 <18%
30–39 <19%
40–49 <20%
>50 <21%
based on: "Principles + Labs for Physical Fitness and Wellness. 1st edition, Copyright 1999"
According to the World Health Organization (WHO 2001), the percentage of body water should lie within the fol-
lowing ranges!
Women: 50–55%
Men: 60–65%
Children: 65–75%
In persons with a high percentage of body fat, the percentage of body water very frequently lies below the speci-
fied guidelines.
As the percentage of muscle differs from individual to individual, there are no generally valid guidelines.
Good Average
17–22% 22.1–27% >27.1%
18–23% 23.1–28% >28.1%
19–24% 24.1–29% >29.1%
20–25% 25.1–30% >30.1%
21–26% 26.1–31% >31.1%
Men
Poor Age Very good
<19
20–29
30–39
40–49
>50
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Good Average
<12% 12–17% 17.1–22%
<13% 13–18% 18.1–23%
<14% 14–19% 19.1–24%
<15% 15–20% 20.1–25%
<16% 16–21% 21.1–26%
Poor
>22.1%
>23.1%
>24.1%
>25.1%
>26.1%