Frequently Asked Questions - Beurer AS 99 Instructions For Use Manual

10. Frequently asked questions

What is the correct way to wear the activity sensor?
Wear the activity sensor on your left wrist if you are right-handed, or on your right
wrist if you are left-handed�
What benefits does the activity sensor offer me?
Exercise is a prerequisite for leading a healthy life� Physical activity keeps you fit
and lowers the risk of heart disease and circulation problems� Exercising helps you
to lose weight and you will notice that your well-being improves� Physical activity
covers all exercises that use up energy� As a result, daily activities such as walking,
cycling, climbing the stairs and household chores play an important part� The activity
sensor enables you to objectively assess and record your daily motion activity� In
this way, it can also motivate you to increase your daily exercise� A daily quota of
at least 7,000–10,000 steps or 30 minutes of activity are ideal� (Source: according
to WHO, Dr Catrine Tudor-Locke, Dr David R� Bassett Jr)
How does the activity sensor record my steps?
The activity sensor continually records your physical activity using the in-built 3D
sensor� All your physical movements are then converted into steps� The information
on the distance covered can therefore differ from the actual distance�
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