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Health o meter

Model BFM950

Professional Body Fat

Monitor and Scale

User's

Manual

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE

This manual contains important information about this product’s

operation. If you have purchased this product for use by others

you must leave this manual

or a copy

with the end user.

Inside This Manual

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operating Instructions

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Instructions for Weight Reading

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Instructions for Estimating Body Fat . . . . . . . . . . . .

Educational Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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If service is required, do not return to place of purchase.

For service, call 1-800-672-5625; 7:30-5:30 p.m.

Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

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Introduction

The US Surgeon General estimates that one-fourth of adult

Americans are overweight. Obesity (having an abnormally high

proportion of body fat) is a known risk factor for such health

hazards as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and

some forms of cancer. In the U.S. alone, &proximately 280,000

adult deaths are attributed to obesity!

The Health o mete$ Professional Body Fat Monitor and Scale

can help you in achieving your physical best by providing two

critical measurement estimates: BODY FAT COMPOSITION and

BODY WEIGHT.

INDICATIONS FOR USE: The Health o mete$ Professional Body Fat

Monitor and Scale is intended for the estimation of percent body fat

and body weight.

Body Fat Composition: What Does It Mean?

Simply speaking, your body is made up of lean mass and fat mass.

Lean mass consists of muscle, bones, organs, etc. Fat mass is body

fat. While everyone needs a certain amount of fat to assist the body

in storing energy, providing heat insulation and other functions, most

people will find they are at their most fit when they increase their

lean mass and decrease their fat mass.

While standard scales are useful in providing a measurement of overall

weight, they do not calculate the percentage of fat within the body.

However, the Health o meteP Professional Body Fat Monitor and Scale

allows the user to monitor both of these important health factors.

Body Fat Composition: How Is It Estimated?

The Health o meter Professional Body Fat Monitor and Scale uses a

technique called Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA). A harmless

amount of bioelectrlc current is sent from the footpads through the

body. The current travels at different speeds through lean and fat

body masses. The Health o metep Professional Body Fat Monitor

and Scale’s microprocessor analyzes the degree of impedance, or

transmission speed.

Taking into consideration the user’s height, age, gender and weight,

the Professional Body Fat Monitor and Scale calculates the com-

position of the body. The percentage of the body that is com-

posed of fat is displayed on the monitor -“body fat percentage.”

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BODY

FAT

COMPOSITION RANGES

MEN

1Age 1Excellent 1

Good

1Moderate 1Overweight 1Obese 1

119 12.0

12.1

to17.0

17.1

to22.0

22.1

to27.0

>27.1

20-29 13.0

13.1

to 18.0

18.1

to.23.0 23.1 to 28.0 >28.1

30-39 14.0

14.1

to 19.0

19.1

to 24.0 24.1 to 29.0 >29.1

40-49 15.0

15.1

to20.0

20.1

to 25.0

25.1

to30.0

>30.1

250 16.0

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to21.5

21.1

to26.0

26.1

to31.0

>31.1

WOMEN

Taken from

Principals

&Labs for fitness and wellness, 1st Edition. 01999

Reprinted with permission of Wadsworth, adivision of Thompson Learning. Fax 800-730-2215.

IMPORTANT!

Please read all instructions to familiarize yourself with

features and operations before programming the scale.

ACAUTION!

Use of this scale is not recommended for persons with an electric

implant (heart pacemaker) or other internal medical device.

Body fat percentages may be slightly higher or lower for pregnant

women, children under 16, persons with fever, persons with

swollen legs, persons with diabetes and other health conditions.

Scale will not calculate body fat unless you have bare feet.

For an accurate body fat estimate, do not bend your knees,

and keep your legs/thighs apart and straight when standing on

the scale.

POWER SUPPLY

The Professional Body Fat Monitor and Scale requires (1) 9V battery

for operation. Locate the battery cover on the back of the scale and

insert a 9V battery as indicated.

If a "L"

"L"

appears in the display, replace the battery.

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Operating Instructions

Scale Programming

The Professional Body Fat Monitor and Scale can be programmed

to calculate the body fat composition

of up

to two different users. A

few steps must be followed to input the user’s height, age and

gen-

, der. Once the information is configured, it will only need to be reen-

tered if there is a change to the data.

Unit of Measurement

First, make sure the Professional Body Fat Monitor and Scale is in

the “standby” mode. When it is in standby, the LCD display should

be blank. If the LCD is not blank, simply wait several seconds with-

out touching or moving the Professional Body Fat Monitor and Scale

and the display will automatically shut off. On the back of the scale

platform, set the unit of measurement to “lb” or “kg.”

First Time Programming Instructions

Lift the display cover to reveal the keypad.

User Number: Push the “SET” button.

“1”

&“2” indicators will

appear. Toggle between user 1 and 2 by pressing

the user button. When the correct user number is

blinking press SET.

Height:

“Height” will begin to flash on the display. Using the

UP and DOWN buttons, continue until the correct

height is displayed. Press Age.

Age:

“Age” will begin to flash on the display. Using the

UP and DOWN buttons, continue until the correct

age is displayed. Press SET,

Gender:

Male and Female images will begin to flash on the

display. Toggle between the symbols by pressing the

GENDER button until the correct symbol appears.

Press SET.

Your correct user ID, height, gender and age will be displayed. Your

user profile has been successfully entered. You are now ready to

start achieving your fitness goals by monitoring your weight and

body fat composition. Read on for easy operating instructions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WEIGHT READING:

1. Place the scale on a flat, level surface. A hard surface is best

for maximum accuracy. Placing the scale on a soft, surface,

such as a deep pile rug, may affect weighing accuracy.

2. Tap the scale on the lower left or right corner of the platform

to activate.

3. 888.8 will flash on the display until 000.0 is displayed.

4. Step on the scale and stand still to weigh. 000.0 will blink until

your correct weight is locked in and displayed.

5. Step off the scale and the scale turns off automatically.

NOTE: Stepping on the scale before 000.0 appears will cause

“E”

(error signal). If

“E”

does appear, step off the scale and start again.

NOTE: It is not necessary to have the user’s personal data pro-

grammed into the scale to obtain an accurate weight-only reading.

NOTE: For accurate fat estimates, always measure in bare feet.

NOTE: It is normal for your weight to vary during a day and from

one day to another, slight changes in weight are generally normal.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BODY FAT ESTIMATION:

1. Make sure you have programmed your personal data.

2. Place the scale on a flat, level surface. A hard surface is best for

maximum accuracy. Placing the scale on a soft surface, such as

a deep pile rug, may affect weighing accuracy.

3. Use your toe to tap your personal user number. Your personal

data will appear on the display.

4. Wait until 000.0 appears on the display.

5. Step on the scale making sure that your toes and heels are

correctly positioned on the footpads.

Small Person

Large Person

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6. “000” will blink and your weight will appear on the display for

approximately 3 seconds.

7 “BF” will flash and your body fat % will appear on the display.

8. The scale will turn off automatically after a couple of seconds.

NOTE: For accurate body fat measurement estimates always

measure in bare feet.

Educational Materials

How Does My Professional

Body

Fat Monitor and

Scale Work?

Your new Professional Body Fat Monitor and Scale works on a prin-

cipal called “BIA” or bioelectrical impedance analysis. The scale

sends a low-level electric current through your body (you won’t feel

a thing!). While the current travels easily through lean muscle, it must

work harder to pass through fat. The harder the current works, the

higher “impedance value” it produces. To put it simply, the scale

plugs the impedance value into an equation along with your sex,

age, height and weight to calculate body fat %.

BIA values can be affected by hydration, food and liquid consump-

tion, recent exercise, and time of day, so it’s important to track your

progress regularly. And don’t worry about short-term fluctuations

the goal is long-term fitness and health!

Helpful Monitoring Tips:

Stick with your scale. Avoid weighing yourself on health club

scales or other scales, since measurements can vary among

devices.

Try to measure yourself at the same time of day, like first thing in

the morning.

Don’t eat or exercise for two hours before you get on the scale.

Don’t get upset by short-term weight gains or plateaus.

Remember, the goal is long-term fitness.

Once you reach your desired weight and body fat

use your

body fat scale once a week to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Monitoring Body Fat Promotes Healthy Weight Loss!

Amy and Sue are both 5’4” and weigh 150 pounds. Each has a

starting body fat % of 35.75%. To get fit, Amy cut calories and tried

a “fat-free” diet. Sue reduced her calorie intake, but added regular

aerobic exercise and strength training.

At the end of eight weeks, each woman lost 15 pounds. What’s the

difference? As you can see from the chart, Amy actually got “fatter,”

gaining body fat. Sue lost weight and decreased her body fat.

Losing

weight

alone does not mean getting fit!

NOTE: The materials in this brochure are not intended to replace

advice from your doctor or fitness professional. Please consult with

your physician before beginning any fitness program or fat or weight

reduction program. Individual weight loss will vary. Health o meter

takes no responsibility for individual results, or any claim made by a

third party.

Keep Moving!

You don’t need a health club membership or pricey exercise equip-

ment to get in shape. The key is to keep moving. Find an activity

you love, whether it’s walking, swimming, cycling, or aerobics, and

stick with it. Start slowly, then build up to 30-60 minutes of aerobic

activity three to four days a week. Regular exercise helps improve

circulation, relieve stress, increase metabolism, improve posture,

increase energy and trim and tone your entire body!

Best of all, the more you exercise, the more fat you burn! That’s

right. Muscles burn fat while you’re working out and while you’re at

rest. The more lean muscle mass you build, the easier it becomes

to maintain a healthy percentage of body fat and that’s important.

Did you know that the average person loses

l/2

pound of muscle

and gains 1-1/2 pounds of fat a year as part of the natural aging

process? Building and maintaining healthy muscles is very impor-

tant to life-long fitness.

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Aerobic Exercise or Cardiovascular Training raises your heart rate,

strengthening your heart and lungs while you burn calories.

Cardiovascular exercises include cycling, swimming, power walking

or running, and aerobic classes. To be effective, you must reach

and stay within your “target heart rate,” defined as 50-70% of your

maximum heart rate.

To calculate your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220.

To determine your target heart rate, multiply your maximum heart

rate by 50-70%. If you raise your heart rate above your target

range, you will still get an aerobic benefit, but you will not burn fat.

Examples:

Age Maximum Heart Rate

Target Heart Rate

220-25

195

97.5-l 36. 5

30 220-30 = 190 95.0-133.0

35 220-35 = 185 92.5-129.5

40 220-40 = 180 90.0-l 26.0

220-45 =

175

87.5-l 22.5

The American Heart Association recommends 30-60 minutes of

aerobic exercise three to four times a week to promote cardio-

vascular fitness.

Resistance or Strength Training firms the body and tones the mus-

cles. While these exercises, which include weight lifting, sit-ups,

and toning, do not directly burn fat, they do build muscle. The more

lean muscle you have, the more easily your body can burn calories

and reduce body fat.

Fitness professionals recommend at least 30 minutes of strength

training two to three days a week.

Helpful Exercise Tips:

l Setgoals. Write down what you want to achieve in the short

and long term.

Make exercise a habit. Choose a time every day

even

30 minutes

and stick to it.

l Vary your workout. Mix up your activities to avoid burn out.

Recruit a friend! Working out as a team keeps you both

motivated.

l Keep a success journal. Write down your activity, weight and

body fat percentage.

Through regular exercise you can lose weight by burning fat. With diet

alone, you lose weight by losing beneficial muscle and bone tissue.

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Monitor Your Body Fat

You’ve already learned how important proper body fat levels are for

total health and fitness. Now you’ll learn how to find your body fat

baseline and get the maximum benefit from your Professional Body

Fat Monitor and Scale.

Every body is different, and ever-changing. It’s not uncommon for

your weight to fluctuate by as much as three pounds throughout the

day. While this is normal

usually associated with changes in

hydration

it does change your body composition slightly. That’s

why it is important to establish your personal baseline before you

set your fitness goals.

The first 7-10 days you use your Professional Body Fat Monitor and

Scale, record your weight and body fat % in this chart. You will use

these numbers to calculate your baseline.

Day

Day 2Day 3Day4Day 5Day 6Day 7

Day 8

Day

9Day 10

Weight

!G%

Finding your baseline is easy!

Just total your weight and body fat %, then divide each total by the

number of days.

Baseline Weight = Total Weight + Number of Days

Baseline Body Fat

= Total Body Fat %+ Number of Days

Once you determine your baseline numbers, you’re ready to use

your Professional Body Fat Monitor and Scale to reach your

fitness goals!

Why Measure Body Fat?

The key to long-term weight management and better health is

building lean muscle and losing body fat. Being healthy doesn’t

mean getting “skinny.” A thin person can have an unhealthy excess

of body fat. A muscuslar person can technically be overweight, but

healthy. Getting and staying lean means controlling your body fat

percentage.

Health professionals outline healthy body fat levels as follows:

Fit: No more than 23% body fat for men, 27%

for women.

Exceeds Ideal Range: 24% or more body fat for men, 28% or

more for women

Obese: Defined as an excess of 30% body fat for men

or women.

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Measuring estimated body fat and weight together gives you a

more accurate picture of your total fitness. As part of a fitness plan,

it helps you set more realistic goals, and better reflects a positive

healthy change in your overall body composition. Unlike weight,

body fat levels do not fluctuate in response to gains or losses of

muscle or water content.

Body fat isn’t always visible, and

traditional

scales can’t measure it.

Is All Body Fat Bad?

Everyone has some body fat. In fact, “Essential” body fat helps

keep you healthy. It cushions and insulates your joints, tissues and

vital organs. It helps regulate body temperature. It stores important

vitamins. It even helps the body sustain itself when food is scarce. If

you had too little body fat, your body would start breaking down

muscle tissue for energy.

Too much body fat, however, can lead to serious health problems,

including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes,

stroke, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea and other

respiratory disorders, and certain types of cancer.

How Much Body Fat is Right for Me?

Here are some guidelines for determining a healthy body fat per-

centage. However, to determine the body fat range that’s right for

you, we recommend you consult your doctor.

Body Composition Analyzer Healthy Body Fat Guidelines

Under 30 Years Old Over 30 Years Old

Women

17% to 24% 20% to 27%

Men

14% to 20% 17% to 23%

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