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The Omron HBF-306C Body Fat Analyzer measures your body fat
with a gentle, micro electrical current -- don't worry, you won't feel it. The
key to long-term exercise success is accurate body fat composition measurement.
This handheld body fat analyzer is an affordable and easy way to measure your
body fat in the privacy of your own home. After inputting the data, a
measurement can be started by simply holding the grip electrodes and pressing
the start button. And since the analyzer is built with a nine person profile
memory, each member of your family or team can track the success of their
individual exercise routines.
The Omron HBF-306C measures body fat with a micro electrical
current.
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The screen displays body fat measurements and other data.
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The HBF-306C features two modes -- athlete and normal -- for accurate results.
The device is a breeze to use, and it returns measurement results in seven
seconds for both Bi method (Bioelectrical Impedance Method) and BMI (Body Mass
Index). The unit displays the measured value of your body fat percentage through
the BMI method, and indicates the body mass in for ranges from low, normal,
high, and very high according to the BMI value.
What is the Bioelectrical Impedance Method?
Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues having a high water content
that conduct electricity easily. Body fat is tissue that has little electric
conductivity. The Body Fat Analyzer sends an extremely weak electrical current
of 50 kHz and 500 µA through your body to determine the amount of fat tissue.
This weak electrical current is not felt while operating the Body Fat Analyzer.
The Bioelectrical Impedance Method safely combines the electric resistance with
the distance of the electricity conducted. Correct posture and consistent
measuring conditions need to be maintained for the best results.
Operating the Analyzer
To use the HBF-306C you must first set your personal datYou must first select
between the Normal and Athlete modes. To determine if you should select Normal
or Athlete, you must calculate your FIT index by using the following formula:
- FIT Index = Frequency x Intensity x Time
Frequency is a single digit number from one to five that represents your
frequency of exercise. If you exercise daily or almost daily, then use the
number five; three to four times per week use four; one to two times per week
use three; a few times per month use two; and for less than once a month use
one. If you workout vigorously, then you use the number five to represent your
intensity level; if you workout with moderate or light effort, use the number
four.
Meanwhile, time is a single digit number from four to one that represents the
duration of your workout. If you exercise for 45 minutes or more, then use the
number four; 30-44 minutes use three; 15-29 minutes use two; and for less than
15 minutes use one. For example, if you run five times a week for 30 minutes,
your FIT index would be 75 (5 x 5 x 3 = 75) and you would select the Athlete
setting. If your FIT index is greater than 60, you should select the Athlete
setting. Any number below would demand a normal setting.
After determining your FIT index and selecting between the Athlete and Normal
setting, the remaining personal data is very straightforward. Simply enter your
height, weight, age and gender. When all the data is fixed and stored, the
analyzer screen will display "Ready," and you'll be ready to take your first
body fat measurements.
Note: For the following cases, the body fat percentage measured by this
unit may significantly differ from the actual body fat percentage.
- Children in a growth stage
- Elderly people and post-menopausal women
- People with a fever
- People who have swelling
- Patients with osteoporosis who have very low bone density
- Bodybuilders or professional athletes
- Patients undergoing dialysis
Q&A - Fitness Monitors
What is the Bioelectrical Impedance Method?
Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) is considered one of the most accurate and
accessible methods of screening body fat. Muscles, blood vessels and bones are
body tissues having a high water content that conduct electricity easily. Body
fat is tissue that has little electric conductivity. The monitor sends an
extremely weak electrical current through your body to determine the amount of
fat tissue. The weak electrical current is not felt while operating the Body Fat
Analyzer. The monitor is calculated by a formula that includes five factors;
electric resistance, height, weight, age and gender.
What is visceral fat?
Visceral fat is located around the organs. Too much visceral fat is thought to
be closely linked to increased level of fat in the bloodstream, which can lead
to common conditions such as high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and
diabetes. Sedentary life style causes excess visceral fat, and exercise can
reduce it quicker than subcutaneous fat (fat located under skin).
What is resting metabolism?
Resting metabolism is the energy to maintain vital functions and it counts 60 to
70% of total energy consumption. Knowing your resting metabolism can help your
dietplan. If you can increase daily activity while keeping food intake at
resting metabolism level, you can lose weight.
What is skeletal muscle?
Skeletal muscle is muscle attached to the bones that is used to move the body.
If you do weight loss without exercise, you may lose skeletal muscle. Skeletal
muscle is important to maintain your resting metabolism as well as your
functionality. Monitoring skeletal muscle during weight loss is key to avoid
weight rebound in the future.
Product Description
Fat loss monitor. Measures 2 fitness indicators: body fat percentage and body
mass index (BMI).
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