WW BODY ANALYSIS SMART SCALE WW710A - Digital Scale Manual

Introduction

By purchasing this WW Scale, you've made a positive step in your wellness journey. To get the greatest benefit from your purchase, please read this entire brochure before using your scale.

Weight and Body Fat

How does it work?
While body fat can be measured in many ways, the method used in your scale is bioelectrical impedance. This indirect method of determining body fat starts when a safe and very low electrical current is sent through the lower half of the body. The electrical current flows more quickly through water and muscle than it will through bone and fat. The scale measures the speed of the current. Based on this number, the scale estimates body fat using a multi-step, mathematical formula.

Is it accurate?
Measurements of body fat tend to fluctuate a lot more than simple weighing, and different methods of estimating body fat yield very different results. Just as different scales give different results, different body fat analyzers can provide very different body fat estimates. Even with the same scale the numbers will vary because:

Why do I lose weight but my body fat percentage doesn't change much?
Remember that your WW body fat monitor is showing your body fat as a percentage, not as an absolute number of kilograms. At the beginning of a weight loss program, a person may weigh 100kg and show 30% body fat, equaling 30kg of fat (30% of 100 kg = 30kg). A few weeks later, the same person may have lost a substantial amount of weight. Weight is now at 90kgs, yet body fat is still at 30%. Why? Did that person not lose any fat? Yes, they did. At 90kgs with 30% body fat, the person now has 27kgs of body fat (30% of 90kgs = 27kgs), meaning that 3kgs of the total 10kgs lost were fat. So, do not be overly concerned if your percentage of body fat does not change despite the fact that you are losing weight. Remember, to minimise the loss of lean tissue include regular physical activity, especially strength training, in your weight loss plan.

BMI — What Is It?

BMI stands for Body Mass Index, a statistical term derived from height and weight. It is closely linked to body fat and health outcomes. Over 50 organizations, including the Australian and New Zealand Goverments and the World Health Organization, have adopted BMI guidelines. BMI is inversely related to fitness, meaning that the higher your BMI, the less likely you are to be fit. Every time your body analysis monitor reads your weight and calculates your body fat, it also calculates your BMI. Along with your weight and your body fat measurements, the BMI reading gives you yet one more tool to monitor your health and fitness.

Body Water/Hydration Levels

General health standards indicate that one should consume approximately 2L of water per day from food and liquids to maintain a healthy level of hydration. Maintaining a good hydration level will help improve your overall health and general feeling of well-being. If your hydration levels are lower than average, you should increase your water intake accordingly.

Body water/hydration level – how is it measured?
The hydration level is measured by using Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA). The same analysis that is used to calculate your body fat is used to calculate your hydration level. Taking into consideration a user's age and gender, a calculation is made that determines the percentage of water.
Please note: It is not recommended to take the hydration measurements in certain situations, such as following exercise, after drinking a glass of water, or directly prior to, during or shortly after menstrual cycles. Hydration may not be at normal levels during these times.

Bone Mass — What Is It?

Bone is a living, growing tissue. During youth, your body makes new bone tissue faster than it breaks down older bone. In young adulthood, bone mass is at its peak; after that, bone loss starts to outpace bone growth, and bone mass decreases. But it's a long and very slow process that can be slowed down even more through calcium-rich diets and weight-bearing exercise.

Who should monitor bone mass?
Most people have no need to monitor bone mass, but certain groups – post- menopausal women, men and women with certain diseases, and anyone who takes medications that affect bone tissue – might want to watch for decreases in bone mass. The bone mass reading is to be used as guide only. Watch for trends over time and contact your healthcare provider for a more detailed explanation of the readings and with any questions or concerns.

Muscle Mass — What Is It?

Muscle mass is part of your lean body mass and gets measured as a percentage of your total body weight. There are different types of muscles in the body and men and women tend to have different amounts of muscle tissue. If you are losing weight, it is important to check if you are losing fat or muscle weight. Typically, you would want to lose fat rather than muscle. Muscles give tone and shape to your body and they help burn energy, even at rest. To minimize the loss of lean tissue, include regular physical activity, especially strength training, in your weight- loss plan.

Make the most of it!
To summarize, make the most of the body analysis feature by:

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Your scale is the best tool for monitoring weight. While not the only measure of weight loss, scales are the most popular method used to gauge weight-loss success. A scale measures the sum of your total body weight, which includes bone, muscle, fat, and water.

Body weight fluctuates during the day, and from day to day, depending on a variety of factors.

When You're Losing Weight
It's important not to put too much stock in the exact number on the scale, because it can and will vary. This is especially true when you're dieting. Small weight gains and losses are common as your body adjusts to fewer calories and more exercise. Your scale is a valuable tool when used to track weight over a period of weeks and months. Be aware that different scales often give different results. The scale at your doctor's office may show one weight, and your scale at home another. So don't get too caught up with a single number.

Don't Overdo It!
A surefire way to get overly concerned with your weight is to weigh yourself too often. We generally recommend weighing yourself no more than once a week when you're dieting. Though it's hard to stick to this pattern, it's the best way to prevent unnecessary concern with normal weight fluctuations, which are unrelated to your weight-loss efforts. Regardless of your weighing habits, it's important that you're consistent.

Here are 5 rules for effectively monitoring your weight – weigh yourself:

• Once a week, on the same day of the week
• At the same time of day

To keep track of your weight, record only one number for the week.
This will give you a clear picture of any trend your weight is following.

When You're Maintaining Weight
Fluctuations in day-to-day weight tend to be smaller when weight is stable, so a more frequent weigh-in pattern is helpful. To maintain a stable weight:

Facts You Should Know
Your WW Scale is a precise measuring instrument that is most accurate when weighing a stationary object. To ensure accurate readings, always try to stand on the same area of the scale platform and DO NOT MOVE. Should the weight on the scale exceed the scale's capacity, you may see an error message "Err".
Electronic sensors are sensitive. Be careful not to drop or jar the scale.
Place it gently onto floor surface, and store where it will be protected from impact.
The scale is an electronic instrument and should never be submerged in water. Clean with damp cloth and/or glass cleaner.
In the event that the scale batteries need to be replaced (display shows "Lo"), remove the screw from the battery cover on the bottom of the scale and remove the cover. Replace the old batteries with 3 new AAA alkaline batteries. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (with the "+" side facing up), then replace the battery cover and tighten the screw. Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period of time. Remove used batteries promptly. Dispose of the old batteries properly. Do not attempt to open the scale or to remove any components. Servicing should be done by qualified technicians only. See warranty information provided.

Precautions for Use

Use of this device by persons with any electrical implant such as a heart pacemaker, or by pregnant women, is not recommended. Please consult your physician should you have any questions about the use of this product in relation to any condition you may have, or treatment you may be receiving.

Using the Weight Only Mode
Instructions for customizing your WW Body Analysis Scale are provided. However, the scale does not need to be programmed to operate as a simple weight scale.

Customizing Your Body Analysis Monitor
This scale can be customized for up to 4 users. While the customization process is not difficult, it may be easiest to read all the instructions first to familiarize yourself with them. Then keep the instruction manual handy as you go through the process step by step.

Buttons: USER, SET, Up and Down arrows
To set your user data
Tap the scale to turn it on and wait until "0.00" appears.

Setting the user number
Press the "SET" button. The number "P-1" will appear and blink. Use the Up/Down button to select a user number (P-1 to P-4). Press SET to confirm.

Setting the height
Next, the inch or cm symbol lights up (if switch is set to lb, default is height in inches; if switch is set to kg, default is height in cm). Press the up or down arrows to adjust the height. Pressing and holding either the up or the down arrow will advance numbers quickly. Press SET to accept the height. Scale enters the age setting mode.

Setting the age
AGE appears and the default age "25" flashes. Press the up or down arrows to adjust the age and press SET to confirm. The scale enters the gender setting mode.

Setting the gender

Your personal data has now been entered and stored into the bathroom scale. then, the scale will display the user data for a few seconds.
If you make a mistake and need to change the data entered, simply follow these steps again to reset the data.
If you would like to reset the data entered (i.e your age changes), simply follow these steps again to reset the data.
If at any time during the personal data entry process, a button is not pressed within 15 seconds, the scale will automatically switch off.

Setting Data for Weight Tracking

1. Setting Start Weight
   

• "0.00" will now appear in the display window after you finish person data setting.
• Step onto the scale.
• Wait 3 seconds and your current weight will appear.
• The scale will then automatically save your current weight as your start weight – "START".

2. Setting Goal Weight
   

• Following established health guidelines, the scale will then automatically calculate your goal weight as 10% off your start weight – "GOAL".
• You can press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons if you wish to adjust your goal weight.
• Press SET button to save your goal weight. The scale will then automatically switch off. If no operation, the goal weight will not be stored.