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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 Men
Age Very good Good Average Poor Age Very good Good Average Poor
<19
<17% 17–22% 22,1–27% >27,1% <19 <12% 12 –17%
17,1– 22%
>22,1%
20 – 29
<18% 18–23% 23,1–28% >28,1% 20 – 29 <13% 13 –18%
18,1– 23%
>23,1%
30 – 39
<19% 19–24% 24,1–29% >29,1% 30 – 39 <14% 14 –19%
19,1– 24%
>24,1%
40 – 49
<20% 20–25% 25,1–30% >30,1% 40 – 49 <15% 15 – 20%
20,1– 25%
>25,1%
>50
<21% 21–26% 26,1–31% >31,1% >50 <16% 16 – 21%
21,1– 26%
>26,1%
based on: “Principles + Labs for Physical Fitness and Wellness. 1st edition, Copyright 1999”
3. Incorrect measurement
If the scale detects an error during weighing, “FFFF” or “Err” appears in the display.
If you step onto the scale before “0.0” appears in the display, the scale will not operate properly.
Possible causes of errors:
–
The maximum load-bearing capacity of 180 kg
(396 lb, 28 St) was exceeded.
–
The electrical resistance between the electrodes
and the soles of your feed is too high (e.g. with
heavily callused skin).
–
Your body fat lies outside the measurable range.
Remedy:
–
Only weigh the maximum permissible weight.
–
Repeat weighing barefoot.
Slightly moisten the soles of your feet if neces-
sary. Remove the calluses on the soles of your
feet if necessary.
–
Repeat weighing barefoot.
– Slightly moisten the soles of your feet if necessary.
