Tips For Using The Scale - Sanitas SBG 19 Manual Del Usuario

The following data are displayed:
– Body fat percentage in % (Fig. 9)
– Water percentage in % (Fig. 10)
– Muscle percentage in % (Fig. 11)
– Now all measured values are displayed consecutively and the scale swit-
ches off.

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 unsatisfactory results, as they have insufficient con-
ductivity.
– 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 consi-
derably 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 following 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 specified 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 <12%
20–29 <13%
30–39 <14%
40–49 <15%
>50 <16%
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Fig. 11
Good Average
12–17% 17.1–22% >22.1%
13–18% 18.1–23% >23.1%
14–19% 19.1–24% >24.1%
15–20% 20.1–25% >25.1%
16–21% 21.1–26% >26.1%
Poor