Questions And Answers - Salter Gesundheitsstation Plus Bedienungsanleitung

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How exactly is my body fat and water being measured?
The Salter Health Station Plus Scale uses a measurement method known as Bioelectrical Impedance
Analysis (BIA). A minute current is sent through your body, via your feet and legs. This current flows
easily through the lean muscular tissue, which has a high fluid content, but not easily through fat.
Therefore, by measuring your body's impedance (i.e. its resistance to the current), 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 through me when the measurement is taken?
Is it safe?
The current is less than 1mA, which is tiny and perfectly safe. You will not be able to feel it. Please
note however, that this device should not be used by anyone with an internal electronic medical
device, such as a pacemaker, as a precaution against disruption to that device.
If I measure my body fat and water at different times during the day, it can vary quite
considerably. Which value is correct?
Your body fat percentage reading varies with body water content, and the latter changes throughout
the course of the day. There is no right or wrong time of the day to take a reading, but aim to take
measurements at a regular time when you consider your body to be normally hydrated. Avoid taking
readings after having a bath or sauna, following intensive exercise, or within 1-2 hours of drinking in
quantity or eating a meal.
My friend has a Body Fat Analyser made by another manufacturer. When I used it I found
that I got a different body fat reading to that on my Salter Health Station Plus Scale. Why is
this?
Different Body Fat Analysers take measurements around different parts of the body and use different
mathematic algorithms to calculate the percentage 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 my body fat and water percentage readings?
Please refer to the Body Fat and Water tables included with the product. They will guide you as to
whether your body fat and water reading falls into a healthy category (relative to your age and sex).
What should I do if my body fat reading is very 'high?
A sensible diet, fluid intake and exercise program can reduce your body fat percentage. Professional
medical guidance should always be sought before embarking on such a program.
Why are the body fat percentage ranges for men and women so different?
Women naturally carry a higher percentage of fat than men, because the make-up of the body is
different being geared towards pregnancy, breastfeeding etc.
What should I do if my water percentage reading is 'low'?
Ensure that you are regularly taking sufficient water and work towards moving your fat percentage
into the healthy range.
Why should I avoid using the Salter Health Station Plus Scale whilst pregnant?
During pregnancy a woman's body composition changes considerably in order to support the developing
child. Under these circumstances, body fat percentage readings could be inaccurate and misleading.
Why is the Salter Health Station Plus Scale unsuitable for children?
The body composition of children requires different mathematic algorithms for the body fat calculation.
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HOW DO I SELECT MY FITNESS LEVEL?
We all know that physical activity is important for our overall health, and the Salter Health Station
Plus Scale is designed to be customised to reflect your level of physical activity. Please select from the
description below that best describes your lifestyle at the present time.
Fitness Mode One: This category is for people who exercise lightly or infrequently (for example, less
then 20 minutes of light aerobics one or two times a week). Most people will fall into this category.
Fitness Mode Two: If you engage in moderate activity for about thirty minutes, three to five times a
week, select this category.
Fitness Mode Three: This category describes a person who is highly active, engaging in 60 minutes
of moderate to vigorous exercise five times a week.
Most people should initially set their Salter Health Station Plus Scale at Fitness Mode 1. After about
two months of incorporating more exercise into your healthy lifestyle, you should change to setting
to Mode 2. Mode 3 should be selected only after you have consistently increased your activity levels
for two to three months.
Helpful Hints:
• Be honest! You owe it to yourself to get the most accurate information!
• Always progress one mode at a time (don't jump from Mode 1 to Mode 3).
• Allow for at least two months of consistent activity before changing a fitness mode.
PERSONAL DATA ENTRY
a) Press the SET button to activate the set-up procedure.
b) Select a user number by pressing the L or M buttons.
Press the SET button to confirm your selection.
c) The height display will flash.
Press L or M as necessary to set your height,
then press the SET button.
d) The age display will flash.
Press L or M as necessary to set your age,
then press the SET button.
e) Male and female symbols will flash.
Press L button until the correct symbol is flashing,
then press the SET button.
f) The Fit symbol will now be flashing.
Press L and M to select the correct fitness level
and press the SET button.
g) The display will then cycle through all your settings before
switching off. The memory is then set.
h) Repeat procedure for a second user, or to change user details.
Note: To update or overwrite the memorised data, follow the
same procedure, making changes as required.
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