Omron BF500 body composition monitor
The body compositon monitor is very precise and is ideal for a clinical / professional or home environment. To use the monitor, enter your details (age, sex and height - these can be stored to avoid entering them again), and when the monitor displays says Ready, step onto the monitor with your feet slightly apart. Hold the grip eclectrodes in your hands, press the Start button and keep your arms at a 90 degree angle to your body whilst the measurements are taken. As soon as measuring is finished, the results will be displayed.
The body composition monitor offers:
- accurate full body measurement
- four-sensor measurement technology (using hands and feet)
- visceral fat level measurement, with 30 levels noted
- resting metabolism rate
- skeletal muscle percentage (ranges from five percent to 50 percent)
- weight, body fat and BMI with range indication
- four personal memories
- data tracking up to 90 days
Health benefits
The sophisticated monitoring available on this body composition monitor makes it an excellent choice health-wise. It is now known that visceral fat poses a health risk and is linked to cardiovascular disease. This monitor specifically measures visceral fat. Body water movement can effect the accuracy of body fat monitors - so this model uses hands and feet as measuring points to reduce this risk. Additionally, awareness of your resting metabolic rate means you can develop lifestyle changes where necessary.
For more information on how to interpret the results, and how to gain a healthy weight, see the Bupa factsheets:
Bupa factsheet - healthy weight
Bupa factsheet - healthy eating
Bupa healthy living - diet and nutrition
Advice
Please read the product packaging before use, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
This monitor is being classified as a medical device in the UK (currently pending).
