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Tanita BC-558 Ironman Segmental Body Composition Monitor

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:23:18 +0000

Full Body Composition (weight, body fat%, body water%, muscle mass, physique rating, and more…)
Segmental Body Composition (Right Arm, Left Arm, Right Leg, Left Leg, and trunk)
Automatic scrolling of results: weight, body fat%, and segmental body fat%
Recall function: weight, body fat%, body water%, muscle mass, BMR, bone mass, and visceral fat
Graph function: body fat%, body water%, muscle mass, BMR, bone mass, and visceral fat

Product Description
Tanita- known worldwide for our quality, reliability and accuracy. From the leaders in body composition comes a whole new level in measuring your Competitive Edge- Tanita’s BC-558 Segmental Body Composition Monitor. Why segmental? Simply put, segmental gives you more information than standard body composition monitors. This totally unique product gives individual body composition readings for each body segment- trunk, right arm, left arm, right leg and left leg. The… More >>

Tanita BC-558 Ironman Segmental Body Composition Monitor

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Body Composition

admin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:36:14 +0000

Basics of fat, muscle, and body density, and how hydrostatic weighing is used to estimate body density and thus body fat.

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Homedics SC-512 HealthStation Body Composition Scanner with BIA Body Fat and Water Status with 2 memories, 350 lb. / 160 kg Capacity

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:10:50 +0000

Measures body fat and body water
Body fat health status
2-user memories
1.5″ LCD Display for easy readout
350 lb. / 160 kg capacity

Product Description
Homedics SC-512 HealthStation Body Composition Scanner. BIA body fat, water, body fat status. 2 memories. 350 lb. / 160 kg capacity… More >>

Homedics SC-512 HealthStation Body Composition Scanner with BIA Body Fat and Water Status with 2 memories, 350 lb. / 160 kg Capacity

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Body Composition Testing – INSPIRED: The Movie

admin — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:38:54 +0000

Wes gets his body composition tested in the hydrostatic tank for the first time to see where his starting point is…

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Tanita BC-549 Ironman Body Composition Monitor

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:22:43 +0000

Transparent electrodes
Weight, Body Fat%, Body Water%, Muscle Mass, Physique Rating, Metabolic Age, Bone Mass, Visceral Fat
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Automatic Scrolling of Results
Backlit Icons

Product Description
Tanita’s new development allows users to monitor body composition on clear surfaces without visible electrodes. This innovation will add to the aesthetic beauty of Tanita’s unique range of tempered glass designs while providing the same high level of accuracy. This transparent electrode scale uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology to monitor your complete body composition. Measurements include the full range of Ironman features…. More >>

Tanita BC-549 Ironman Body Composition Monitor

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Omron Full Body Sensor Body Fat and Body Composition Monitor

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 19:20:53 +0000

Breakthrough device to measure your body composition at home
Uses 6 advanced sensors to accurately read your whole body
Clinically proven to be as accurate as the medical devices professionals use
90-day memory stores your readings on all fitness indicators
Measures 7 fitness indicators including body fat percentage, BMI, resting metabolism and weight

Product Description
Measures 7 fitness indicators including body fat %, BMI, resting metabolism, weight and more! The innovative Full Body Sensor is the only at-home body composition monitor that accurately measures your entire body. It uses 6 advanced sensors?2 for your hands and 4 for your feet. Clinically proven to be as accurate as expensive medical devices professionals use. Stores personalized information for up to four people and features guest mode. Memory lets you track your… More >>

Omron Full Body Sensor Body Fat and Body Composition Monitor

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BC-1 Body Fat Professional Muscle Composition Analyzer Kit by Stay Healthy

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:22:41 +0000

Measures body fat
Measures lean muscle fat
Measures hydration levels

Product Description
The BC1 Body Composition Analyzer allows users to accurately monitor their body composition through the use of a simple desktop device. When held by the user, the BC1 sends a noninvasive bioelectrical impulse through the body to determine body fat and lean body mass. Like the CT1, the BC1 works with the Stayhealthy software and allows users to connect their computers to the Stayhealthy.com web site through their existing Internet connection, where they can view perf… More >>

BC-1 Body Fat Professional Muscle Composition Analyzer Kit by Stay Healthy

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Composition Tracker Body Fat Tracking Software

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:40:15 +0000

Measure and Track: Body fat composition; Muscle mass (lean body mass); All bodily circumference measurements; AND Compare readings to normal values for different ages throughout the lifespan.
The Composition Tracker has over 25 body fat formulas to choose from. Formulas for men, women, teenagers and older individuals.
Simple, easy-to-read read tables and graphics allow you to compare readings at a glance.
Eeasy to use-and requires no specialized knowledge. Simple as keying in height, weight, age, and measurements, choosing measurement method, then clicking a button. Highly accurate results – instantly!
Runs on a most Windows systems including Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

Product Description
Composition Tracker SOFTWARE ON CD-ROM allows you to track your body fat and composition. Whether you are a body builder working on increasing your capacity, or working out to lose inches, you’ll be encouraged and motivated as you see your body fat change over time. Composition Tracker is extremely user friendly: and you can choose from several methods of measuring body fat. Software does the work for you, calculating exact body fat ratios instantly! You’ll have… More >>

Composition Tracker Body Fat Tracking Software

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Replacement Roll of Paper for Tanita® Body Composition Analyzer

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:22:35 +0000

The Seller usually ships this product within 1-2 business days. In accordance with their customer-centric policy, this Seller does not charge your credit card until the product has been shipped. If unexpectedly, a product is on back order, the Seller may take longer to ship the product however the Seller in all cases, will inform its customers immediately with a choice to cancel or hold the order until shipped.
Before you use any product for health care, we advise that you consult your physician or primary healthcare provider and seek the appropriate advice and supervision prior to use.
Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

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Replacement Roll of Paper for Tanita® Body Composition Analyzer with Printer Replacement roll of printer paper for the Tanita® Body Composition Analyzer with Printer.Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description…. More >>

Replacement Roll of Paper for Tanita® Body Composition Analyzer

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Measuring Body Composition

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:38:40 +0000

Whenever we embark on any type of fitness program, we expect to make some kind of progress.? Otherwise, we would just be wasting out time.? Measuring our progress is very important not only to let us know if and how quickly we are improving, but also because it provides encouragement for us to stay on track.? However, no measurement is perfectly accurate, and not all?measurements are appropriate for every goal.? Using?a measurement that is irrelevant to your goal?is likely to provide meaningless or inaccurate information.?As a result, we should make sure that the measurements that we take are appropriate for?our goals.? The?tools and measurements?for monitoring progress can span the full range of indicators that measure health, physical appearance/body composition, and athletic performance.? However, we will stick to indicators of physical appearance and body composition because these are the ones that generate the most interest in health and fitness.

This?article will list some measurement parameters along with their objectivities, accuracies,?and with synopses of their?uses and limitations.? For the purposes of this discussion, the objectivity of a measurement is defined as the reading’s independence from individual interpretation.? For example, weight is considered to be very objective because if the scale shows your weight to be 145 lbs, it will do so regardless of what you want it to show.? Also, for the purposes of this discussion, the accuracy is defined as the ability to accurately indicate body composition such as fat percentage.

Weight

Theory: Heavier person is fatter.

Objectivity/Accuracy: Very objective but very inaccurate

When used by itself, weight gives no useful information on body composition.? However, when combined?with percentage body fat measurements, it can be useful in estimating lean mass.? It can also be useful for athletes who compete in weight divisions (i.e. boxers).

Body Mass Index or BMI (Weight in kg?divided by height2 in meters)

Theory: If 2 people are the same weight, then the shorter is fatter.

Objectivity/Accuracy: Very Objective but very inaccurate

BMI?gives no useful information on body composition and it is useless for computing lean mass.? However, its convenience makes it useful for studies of a general population.

Girth Measurements with a Measuring Tape

Theory: Smaller girth (especially around waist) is leaner.

Objectivity/Accuracy: Reasonably objective but?slightly inaccurate

Girth measurements do not directly measure body composition but they can tell you if your waist or hip measurement is expanding or shrinking.?? Girth measurements are very convenient and are useful for monitoring trends.? In addition, using a measuring tape is the best way to see if you will fit into those new clothes.

Photograph

Theory: If you look leaner, then you probably are.

Objectivity/Accuracy: Somewhat objective?but somewhat inaccurate

The results that you get from a photograph are?affected by the?lighting, the camera and even photographer technique.? However, if you use constant photography conditions, before and after pictures are very useful for measuring your progress.

Buoyancy Measurement in a Flotation Tank

Theory: Muscle is less buoyant than fat.

Objectivity/Accuracy: Very objective and very accurate

Buoyancy measurement is the most accurate way to measure body composition on living subjects and is widely accepted as the gold standard.? However, it is inconvenient and it?requires a high degree of technical competence from the tester.? Also, trapped gas can affect the measurement.? Regardless, it is the most accurate way to measure percentage body fat for purposes of estimating lean mass.

Skin fold Measurements with Calipers

Theory: The less you can pinch, the leaner you are.

Objectivity/Accuracy: Reasonably objective and reasonably accurate

Skin fold Measurements are second to buoyancy measurements in accuracy.? However, it only measures subcutaneous (below the skin) fat and it requires some technical knowledge by the person who is taking the measurement.? Generally, its accuracy increases with the number of places on your body that are measured.? It can be very useful because fat below the skin is usually what determines how well your abs are showing or how you look in a swimsuit.

Bioelectrical Impedance

Theory: Muscle conducts electricity better than fat does.

Objectivity/Accuracy: Very objective but slightly accurate

This measurement assumes average arm length for height, along with constant hydration and electrolyte levels.? Deviations in any one of these parameters can significantly affect the measurement.? However, it is convenient and easy to use.

As mentioned before, we pursue fitness for a variety of?reasons and there are a variety of methods?for measuring our progress towards our goals.? Whether your goal is to fit into those new clothes, to look great for that photo shoot, or simply to feel better, it is important that the means of measuring your progress is relevant to your individual goal.

In addition to maintaining his career as a professional pilot, Roger has spent much time pursuing formal and self directed studies of the human physiology and metabolism. He is also qualified as a health nutritionist and a fitness trainer. He has written numerous articles for www.spartafit.com.

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