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Body Composition Monitor PRO Series
Tanita BC553 Ironman InnerScan
NOTE: The Body Composition Monitor provides readings for information purposes only. It is NOT intended to diagnose or treat any disease or abnormalities. Please consult with you physician about any questions or concerns related to your health!
The BC 553 InnerScan Body Composition Monitor is a unique and highly accurate body composition monitor that can tell you what your body is made of! This technologically advanced scale not only reads your weight and body fat, it also reads your body water %, bone mass, basal metabolic rate (BMR), metabolic age, and muscle mass.
The Body Water % is the total amount of fluid in the body expressed as a percentage of total weight. The muscle mass feature indicates the weight of muscle in your body. The bone mass feature indicates the weight of bone (bone mineral level, including calcium or other minerals) in the body. The BMR is the daily minimum level of energy or calories your body requires when resting (including sleeping) to function effectively. The Metabolic Age compares your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) to the average age associated with that level of metabolism.
What is Body Fat Percentage?
Body fat percentage is the amount of body fat as a proportion of your body weight. Reducing excess levels of body fat has shown to reduce the risk of certain conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Click here to see the healthy ranges for body fat.
Why You Should Monitor Body Water %
If you're like most people, you're not drinking enough water. If you wait until you feel thirsty, your body is already suffering from the effects of mild dehydration. You continually lose water during the day through sweat, urine and breathing. The amount varies due to physical activity level, climatic conditions, illness, medications, hormone changes and poor nutrition. Monitoring your body water % allows you to quickly compensate if your levels are low. Your body will function more efficiently, you'll feel healthier and you'll reduce your risk of developing serious health problems.
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The average total body water percentage (TBW%)
ranges for a healthy adult are:
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Age 18+
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Female: 45 - 60%
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Male: 50 - 65%
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For more information on Total Body Water Percentages, CLICK HERE
What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) ?
Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the minimum level of energy your body needs when at rest to function effectively including your respiraratory and circulatory organs, neural system, liver, kidneys, and other organs. You burn calories when sleeping. BMR is the largest factor in determining overall metabolic rate and (also) how many calories you need to maintain, lose or gain weight.
BMR is determined by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, as follows:
Genetics; Gender. Age; Weight; Height; Body Surface Area; Body Fat Percentage; Diet; Body Temperature/Health; External temperature; Glands; Exercise.
Having a higher basal metabolism will increase the number of calories used and help to decrease the amount of body fat. A low basal metabolic rate will make it harder to lose body fat and overall weight. CLICK HERE for more information about BMR
What is Metabolic Age?
This feature calculated your BMR and indicates the average age associated with that type of metabolism. If your BMR Age is higher than your actual age, it is an indication that you need to improve your metabolic rate. Increased exercise will build healthy muscle tissue, which will improve your metabolic age. Want to know why does your metabolic rate drops as you age? CLICK HERE.
What is Bone Mass?
This feature indicates the amount of bone (bone mineral level, calcium or other minerals) in the body. Research has shown that exercise and the development of muscle tissue are related to stronger, healthier bones. While bone structure is unlikely to make noticeable changes in a short period, it is important that you develop and maintain healthy bones by having a balance diet and plenty of exerciser. People worried about bone disease should consult their physician.
Below is the result of estimated bone masses of persons aged 20 to 40, who are said to have the largest amounts of bone masses, by weight. Use the below charts as s guide to compare your bone mass reading.
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Women: Average of estimated bone mass (LB)
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Weight
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Less than 110 lb
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110 lb - 165 lb
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165 lb and up
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4.3 lb
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5.3 lb
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6.5 lb
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Men: Average of estimated bone mass (LB)
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Weight
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Less than 143 lb
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143 - 209 lb
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209 lb and up
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5.9 lb
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7.3 lb
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8.1 lb
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(Source: Tanita Body Weight Science Institute)
CLICK HERE to learn more about reducing bone loss.
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