3
Women
4 to 20% 70 to 58%
21 to 29% 58 to 52 %
30 to 32 % 52 to 49%
33 and over 49 to 37%
***Source: Derived from Wang & Deurenber g: “Hydration of fat-fr ee body mass” . American Journal Clin Nutr
1999, 69 833-841.
For those using Athlete Mode: no te that athletes may have a lower body fat r ange
and a higher body water range than shown above, depending on their type of sport
or activity . Body water measurement r esults are influenced by the pr oportion of body
fat and muscle. If the pr oportion of body fat is high, or the proportion of muscle is
low then the body water results wil l tend to be low. It is important to remember that
measurements such as body weight, body f at and body water are tools for you to use
as part of your healthy lif estyle. As short term fluctuations are normal, we suggest
you chart your pr ogress over time, rather than focus on a single days r eading.
The Body W ater % ranges published are f or guidance only . Pro fessional
medical guidance should alway s be sought before embarking on diet and
exer cise programmes.
WHY SHOULD I KNO W MY MUSCLE MA SS? According to the American College
of Sports Medicine (ASCM), lean muscle mass may decr ease by nearly 50 percent
between the ages of 20 and 90. If y ou don’t do anything to replace that loss you’r e
losing muscle and increasing fat. It is also important to know y our muscle mass
% during weight reduction. At rest, the body burns appr oximately 110 additional
calories for each kilo of muscle gained. Some advantages of gaining muscle mass
include:
• Reversing the decline in strength, bone density and muscle mass that
accompanies age
• Main tenance of flexible joints
• Guide w eight reduction when combined with a healthy diet.
This product is for domestic use onl y. Pregnant women should onl y use the weight
function.
CAUTION : Do not use this pr oduct if you have a pacemak er or other medical
device fitted. If in doubt, consul t your doctor .
BASAL MET ABOLIC RA TE (BMR) - WHA T DOES IT MEAN? Y our Basal Metabolic
Rate (BMR) is an estimation of the energy (measur ed in calories) expended by the
body , at rest, to maintain normal body functions.This continual w ork makes up
about 60-70% of the calories the body uses, and includes the beating of your heart,
respir ation, and the maintenance of body temperatur e.Your BMR is influenced b y a
number of factors, including age, weight, height, gender , dieting and exercise habits.
BONE MASS - WHY MEASURE IT? Regular exer cise and a balanced diet can help
maintain healthy bones. Like muscle, bone is a living tissue that can respond to
exercise b y becoming stronger . For most people, bone mass peaks during their
thirties.After that time, we can begin to lose bone. Regular exer cise can help prevent
that loss. Calcium and vitamin D contribute to health y bones. Good sources of these
are dairy pr oducts, green leafy vegetables and fish. The bone mass readings given
by this product ar e an estimation of the amount of bone in your body . Those with
osteoporosis or low bone densities may not get accur ate estimations. If you hav e
concerns regar ding your bones you should always consul t your doctor .
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS For a ful l list of MiBody frequently asked questions
please visit www .mibody.co.uk/help or click “ About” from the “Settings” page of the
MiBody App.
How exactly is m y body fat and water being measured?
This Salter Scale uses a measurement method kno wn as Bioelectrical Impedance
Analysis (BIA). A minute curr ent is sent through your body , via your feet and legs.
This current flows easil y through the lean muscular tissue, which has a high fluid
content, but not easily thr ough fat. Theref ore, by measuring y our body’s impedance
(i.e. its resistance to the curr ent), the quantity of muscle can be determined. From
this, the quantity of fat and water can then be estimated.
What is the value of the current passing thr ough me when the measurement is
taken? Is it safe?
The current is less than 1mA, which is tiny and perf ectly safe. You will not be able
to feel it. Please note however , that this device should not be used by any one with
an internal electronic medical device, such as a pacemaker , as a pr ecaution against
disruption to that device.
If I measure my body fat and wa ter at dierent times during the day , it can
vary quite considerably . Which value is correct?
Y our body fat percentage reading varies with body water conten t, and the latter
changes throughout the course of the day . There is no right or wr ong time of the day
to take a reading, but aim to take measurements at a r egular time when you consider
your body to be normally h ydrated. A void taking readings after having a bath or
sauna, following intensiv e exercise, or within 1-2 hour s of drinking in quantity or
eating a meal.
My friend has a Body F at Analyser made by another manufactur er .
When I used it I found that I got a dierent body f at reading. Why is this?
Dierent Body F at Analysers tak e measurements around dier ent parts of the body
and use dierent mathematic algorithms to calculate the per centage of body fat.
The best advice is to not make comparisons from one device to another , but to use
the same device each time to monitor any change.
How do I interpret m y body fat and water percentage r eadings?
Please refer to the Body F at and Water tables included with the product. They will
guide you as to whether your body fat and water r eading falls into a healthy category
(relative to y our age and sex).
What should I do if my body fat r eading is very ‘high?
A sensible diet, fluid intake and exer cise progr am can reduce your body fat
percentage. Professional medical guidance should alway s be sought before
embarking on such a progr am.
Why are the body fat per centage ranges for men and women so dierent?
Women natur ally carry a higher percen tage of fat than men, because the make-up of
the body is dierent being gear ed towards pregnancy , breastfeeding etc.
What should I do if my water percentage r eading is ‘low’?
Ensure that you ar e regularly taking sucient water and w ork towards moving your
fat percentage into the heal thy range.
Why should I avoid using the Body Anal yser Scale whilst pregnant?
During pregnancy a woman’s body composition changes consider ably in order to
support the developing child. Under these cir cumstances, body fat percen tage
readings could be inaccur ate and misleading. Pregnant women should ther efore onl y
use the weight function.
ADVICE FOR USE AND CARE Al ways weigh yoursel f on the same scale placed on
the same floor surface. Do not compar e weight readings fr om one scale to another
as some dierences will exist due to manufacturing toler ances. • Placing your
scale on a hard, e ven floor will ensure the greatest accur acy and consistency . • It
is recommended that you measur e at the same time of the day , pref erably earl y
evening before a meal f or the most consistent results. • Y our scale rounds up or
down to the nearest incr ement. If you weigh yoursel f twice and get two dierent
readings, y our weight lies between the two. • Clean y our scale with a damp cloth.
Do not use chemical cleaning agents. • Do not allow y our scale to become saturated
with water as this can damage the electronics. • Tr eat your scale with care - it is
a precision instrument. Do not dr op it or jump on it. • Caution: the platform may
become slippery when wet.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Y ou must have bare feet when using body fat and total
body water measurements. • The condition of your skin on the bottom of your feet
can aect the reading. T o get the most accurate and consistent reading, wipe your
feet with a damp cloth, leaving them slightl y moist before stepping on the scale.
WARNING INDIC A TORS
O-Ld Weight exceeds maximum capacity .
Err Out of range, incorrect operation or poor feet contact. Unstable weight.
Stand still.
Lo Replace battery.
E1 Pairing failed
TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TION
80 cm - 220 cm Male/Female
2’8” - 7’2½” 8 user memory
6 - 100 years Athlete mode
WEEE EXPLANA TION This marking indicates that this product should not be
disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU . T o prevent possible
harm to the environment or human heal th from uncontrolled waste disposal, r ecycle
it responsibly to pr omote the sustainable reuse of material r esources. T o return your
used device, please use the r eturn and collection systems or contact the retailer
where the pr oduct was purchased. The y can take this product for envir onmental safe
recycling.
BA TTERY DIRECTIVE This symbol indicates that batteries must not be disposed
of in the domestic waste as they contain substances which can be damaging to the
environment and heal th. Please dispose of batteries in designated collection points.
GUARANTEE This product is in tended for domestic use only . Salter will r epair or
replace the pr oduct, or any part of this product, (ex cluding batteries) free of charge
if within 15 years of the date of pur chase, it can be shown to have failed thr ough
defective workmanship or materials. This guarantee covers w orking parts that
aect the function of the product. It does not cov er cosmetic deterioration caused
by fair wear and tear or damage caused by accident or misuse. Salter shall not be
responsible for any type of incidental, consequen tial or special damages. Opening
or taking apart the product or its components will void the guar antee. Claims under
guarantee must be supported by pr oof of purchase and be returned carriage paid