| Editor Reviews: Product Description: Uses BIA to determine body fat % and body water %Color change displayBody fat/body water range graphNormal and Athlete mode350 lb. capacity3 line - 1.9 LCD readoutMeasures body fat/body water to 0.1% accuracyInstant on/aut Amazon.com Product Description: The HoMedics SC-560 HealthStation Body Fat Analyzer and Scale is much more than just a scale. In addition to monitoring your body weight and calculating your fat and body water percentage in just a matter of seconds, it also forecasts your individual calorie needs based on both your actual weight and ideal weight.  Monitor your weight, body fat, and forecast calorie needs with the SC-560. View larger. | With a 350 pound capacity, the HealthStation Body Fat Analyzer and Scale features both "normal" and "athlete" mode to give you readings with accuracy of up to .1 percent. A three-line, 1.9-inch LCD readout offers easy readability, and an "auto on" function means that as soon as you step onto the scale, you're receive an instant reading. The scale offers readouts in both pounds and kilos and operates with on a nine-volt battery (not included). The scale uses BIA, or Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, for its calculations. BIA is one of the most accurate methods of measuring body fat and total body water. It sends a harmless signal through the fat and muscle in your body, calculating your personal weight, body fat, body water and daily calorie requirement simultaneously. Body fat is a vital measure of your overall health and fitness. Research has shown that healthy body fat levels can help reduce your risk of developing serious health related problems, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes. The goal in proper weight loss should be to increase lean muscle mass (which is the shape and contour of your body) and to decrease body fat for a higher fat burning metabolism. By regularly monitoring both your body weight and your body fat, the HealthStation Body Fat Analyzer and Scale can help you to improve your overall health and fitness levels. Like all of HoMedics products, the HealthStation Body Fat Analyzer and Scale is built with high-quality craftsmanship and comes with a lifetime warranty + Read more.... |  |