How To Measure Body Fat Percentage; Overview Of Measuring; Setting And Storing Data In Memory - Tanita TBF-612 Instruction Manual

How to measure body fat percentage

Turn the unit on.
Select Standard Adult Install in memory.
or Athlete.
Select gender. Install in memory.
Specify the height. Install in memory.
Confirmed data will flash for 3 seconds.

Overview of measuring

To get the most accurate absolute values, measurements should be taken while wearing
no clothing, preferably in the evening, and after urinating. If you do not undress, always
remove your socks or stockings, and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before step-
ping on the measuring platform. Stand erect on the platform. If used after bathing, the
body must be completely dry.
Note: Accurate measurement will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your knees
are bent or you are in a sitting position.
It is best to take measurements at the same time each day, preferably in the evening. If
doing so is not convenient, remember to wait about three hours after rising, eating, or
hard exercise before taking measurements. While readings taken under other conditions
may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage
of change as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor progress,
compare weight and body fat percentage measurements taken under the same conditions
over a period of time.

Setting and storing data in memory

The TBF-612 can be operated only if data has been pre-programmed. Once programmed,
tapping the Personal key turns the monitor on. The unit has an automatic shut-down
function. If you do not step on the platform after pressing the Personal key, the unit will
automatically shut off in about 30 seconds.
1. Turn on the power
When programming data, use the Orange Set button to turn the unit on.
2. Select Standard Adult or Athlete
Use the Green Arrow button to specify Adult or Athlete mode, then press the Orange
Set button.
Adult = age 18 or older.
Athlete = adult involved in intense physical activity of at least 10 hours per week and
who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less.
This includes "lifetime of fitness" individuals but excludes "enthusiastic
beginners." (See p.1 for Tanita's definition of "athlete.")
3. Select Male or Female
Use the Green Arrow button to select the appropriate gender, then press the Orange Set
button. ( ) Male ( ) Female
4. Specify the height
Use the Green Arrow button to specify the height in feet and inches (or cm if the weight
mode is set to kg). Then press the Orange Set button.
The display will flash all data (Adult/Athlete, male/female and height) for 3 seconds to
confirm the programming. The power will automatically turn off.
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