Woman and Body Fat - a Message for Women who have more body fat than men -about five percent more. By nature, a woman's body is developed to protect her and a potential foetus. As a result, women have more enzymes for storing fat and fewer enzymes for burning fat. Additionally, the estrogen women have activates fat storing enzymes and causes them to multiply. Women experience more changes in hydration levels than men because of their menstrual cycle, and this can affect body fat measuring, particularly using the BIA method. Retaining fluid may also cause weight to fluctuate day-to-day during this period causing additional variation in the body fat percentage.
Females should be aware of their natural monthly body cycles. To establish a baseline for monitoring body fat, many women find it useful to chart their readings for a month. Afterward, monitoring at regular intervals can anticipate monthly fluctuations. Hormonal changes due to pregnancy or menopause may also cause water retention and variations in measuring. Changes in hydration levels can also be due to food, caffeine or alcohol consumption, strenuous exercise, stress or illness, or the taking of prescription drugs. To successfully monitor progress, women should remember to compare weight and body fat percentage measurements taken under the same conditions over a period of time. Pay attention to fluctuations caused by menstruation. And stay within the Women's - not the Men's - Healthy Body Fat Range!
Announcing the new BC-1000 - bringing the most sophisticated health monitoring technology to health and fitness enthusiasts everywhere In addition to weight, body fat percentage, BMI and hydration levels, the BC-1000 Body Composition Monitor provides measurements on muscle mass, overall physique rating, daily caloric intake, metabolic age rating, bone mass, and visceral fat. Advanced Dual Frequency Technology, with Patented Transparent Electrode Technology, will measure and give results for:
- Weight
- Height
- Body Mass Index BMI
- Visceral Fat Rating
- Bone Mass Metabolic Age
- Daily Caloric Intake kcal
- Daily Caloric Intake kJ
- Basal Metabolic Rate
- Muscle Mass
- Physique Rating
- Athlete Mode
- Body Fat %
- Body Fat Mass kg
- Muscle Mass kg
- Fat Free Mass kg
- Body Water %
- Body Water kg
- Weight Increment 100g
- Healthy Body Fat % Ranges for Adults by 0.1%
- Children's Healthy Body Fat Ranges by 0.1% (Age 5 to 17 yrs.)
Why is a Body Composition analysis a very valuable tool? Two people of the exact same weight and height can have very different body compositions with different muscle and fat ratios. The BC-1000 body composition analyser can show you how you are built and help you select the best fitness plan to fit your specific needs. After a quick and accurate analysis you will receive a visual representation of your body composition and history to track improvement and assist with motivation.Two people of the exact same weight and height can have very different body compositions with different muscle and fat ratios. What does the BC-1000 Analysis entail? The BC-1000 body composition analyser can show you how you are built and help you select the best fitness plan to fit your specific needs. After a quick en accurate analysis you will receive a visual representation of your body composition and history to track improvement and assist with motivation. This serves as a motivation to pursue and achieve the ultimate goal. The data can be printed and taken home after the test. Scientific excellence recognized worldwide Tanita BIA monitors have been more extensively validated against alternative body composition techniques than any other brand of monitor on the market. In addition, Tanita body composition monitors have been used in independent research studies which have highlighted Tanita as the BIA the most clinically accurate compared to other products. Tania’s Medical Advisory Board and its extensive network of scientific experts ensure Tanita remains at the forefront of scientific advances. Precision weighing guarantees accurate measurements Accurate weight measurements ensure the highest body composition measurement accuracy. Tanita prides itself on manufacturing precise weighing mechanisms for both home-use and professional models that guarantee accuracy to the nearest 50g or 100g. In fact, Tanta professional models are designed for 300,000 weighing’s before requiring service. Body composition Prices and Packages 1. First assessment - Free 2. Assessment – R80 each 3. Monthly package – 3 assessments per week x 4 weeks R450
