Frequently Asked Questions - Beurer AS 99 Gebrauchsanweisung

10. Frequently asked questions

What is the correct way to wear the activity sensor?
Wear the activity sensor on your left wrist if you are right-handed, or on your right
wrist if you are left-handed�
What benefits does the activity sensor offer me?
Exercise is a prerequisite for leading a healthy life� Physical activity keeps you fit
and lowers the risk of heart disease and circulation problems� Exercising helps you
to lose weight and you will notice that your well-being improves� Physical activity
covers all exercises that use up energy� As a result, daily activities such as walking,
cycling, climbing the stairs and household chores play an important part� The activity
sensor enables you to objectively assess and record your daily motion activity� In
this way, it can also motivate you to increase your daily exercise� A daily quota of
at least 7,000–10,000 steps or 30 minutes of activity are ideal� (Source: according
to WHO, Dr Catrine Tudor-Locke, Dr David R� Bassett Jr)
How does the activity sensor record my steps?
The activity sensor continually records your physical activity using the in-built 3D
sensor� All your physical movements are then converted into steps� The information
on the distance covered can therefore differ from the actual distance�
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