Salter StowAWeigh 9147 BK3R Body Analyser Bathroom Scale

• The Salter Stow A Weigh compact body analyser scale comes complete with a large easy read display
• 31st / 200kg max capacity
• Analyses Body Fat, Body Water, Body Mass Index (BMI), Muscle Mass, on its clear digital screen
• 4 users memory
• Stand for ease of storage in the most compact bathroom space

Knowing your body composition gives a clear picture of your body’s health. Salter analyser scales can help you to understand what your body is made up of and in what proportions. By knowing your body’s composition you can work to achieve and maintain a healthier body, enabling you to fulfil your goal.

• Measures weight plus body fat %, body water %, muscle mass and Body Mass Index
• BODY FAT % - the proportion of your body which is fat
• BODY WATER % - the basic measure of your body’s hydration
• MUSCLE MASS % - the percentage measurement of your body’s muscle or lean tissue
• BODY MASS INDEX - the medically accepted measurement to indicate healthy weight for your height
• Capacity 200 kg / 31 st 6 lb / 440 lb
• Resolution 0.1 kg / 0.2 lb / 0.2 lb
• Batteries included
• Carpet feet included – essential for accurate weighing on carpet and uneven floors
• Four user memory
• Compact size for easy storage - includes easy to assemble storage stand
• Easy to read LCD display - size: 8 x 2.5 cm
• Athlete mode
• Tap start for increased reliability and accuracy
• 15 year guarantee

How does this Salter scale work?
This Salter scale uses BIA (Bio Impedance Analysis) technology which passes a tiny electrical impulse through the body to determine fat from lean tissue, the electrical impulse cannot be felt and is perfectly safe. Contact with the body is made via stainless steel pads on the platform of the scale (or an almost invisible ITO coating on the surface of the glass*).This method simultaneously calculates your personal weight, BMI, body fat, total body water and muscle mass, giving you a more accurate reading of your overall health and fitness. This scale stores the personal data of up to four users. As well as being an analyser scale, this scale can be used as a conventional scale.

What is BMI?
This Salter scale uses BIA (Bio Impedance Analysis) technology which passes a tiny electrical impulse through the body to determine fat from lean tissue, the electrical impulse cannot be felt and is perfectly safe. Contact with the body is made via stainless steel pads on the platform of the scale (or an almost invisible ITO coating on the surface of the glass*).This method simultaneously calculates your personal weight, BMI, body fat, total body water and muscle mass, giving you a more accurate reading of your overall health and fitness. This scale stores the personal data of up to four users. As well as being an analyser scale, this scale can be used as a conventional scale.

Body fat - what does it mean?
The human body is made up of, amongst other things, a percentage of fat. This is vital for a healthy, functioning body - it cushions joints and protects vital organs, helps regulate body temperature, stores vitamins and helps the body sustain itself when food is scarce. However, too much body fat or indeed too little body fat can be damaging to your health. It is difficult to gauge how much body fat we have in our bodies simply by looking at ourselves in the mirror. Body fat percentage gives you a better measure of fitness than weight alone – the composition of your weight loss could mean you are losing muscle mass rather than fat - you could still have a high percentage of fat even when a scale indicates ‘ normal weight’.

Body water - why measure it?
Body water is the single most important component of body weight. It represents over half of your total weight and almost two thirds of your lean body mass (predominantly muscle). Water performs a number of important roles in the body: All the cells in the body, whether in the skin, glands, muscles, brain or anywhere else, can only function properly if they have enough water. Water also plays a vital part in regulating the body’s temperature balance, particularly through perspiration. The combination of your weight and fat measurement could appear to be ‘normal’ but your body hydration level could be insufficient for healthy living.

Why should I know my muscle mass?
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM), lean muscle mass may decrease by nearly 50 percent between the ages of 20 and 90. If you don’t do anything to replace that loss you’re losing muscle and increasing fat. It is also important to know your muscle mass % during weight reduction. At rest, the body burns approximately 110 additional calories for each kilo of muscle gained. Some advantages of gaining muscle mass include: Reversing the decline in strength, bone density and muscle mass that accompanies age, maintenance of flexible joints and guide weight reduction when combined with a healthy diet.