Omron HBF 306C - Manual (Page 8)

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CALCULATE YOUR FIT INDEX
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The Fat Loss Monitor can be set to either NORMAL or ATHLETE mode.
Body composition varies based on your FIT Index.
Calculate your FIT index by using the following formula.
FIT Index = Frequency x Intensity x Time
Based on your FIT Index use the following mode when setting your personal data.
NORMAL FIT Index < 60
ATHLETE FIT Index
≥
60
Number Frequency of Exercise
5 Daily or almost daily
4 3 to 4 times per week
3 1 to 2 times per week
2 A few times per month
1 Less than once per month
Intensity Conditioning Exercise Sports
5
Cycling - > 12 mph pace Basketball - competitive
Weightlifting - vigorous,
powerlifting or bodybuilding
Boxing
Rowing - moderate to vigorous Football - competitive
Rowing machines - moderate to
vigorous effort
Handball, racquetball, or squash
Aerobic dancing - high impact Ice hockey
Step aerobics Karate or kickboxing
Running -> 5.0 mph Rockclimbing
Rope jumping Rugby
Rollerblading (roller skating) Soccer - competitive
Ski machine Tennis
Stairstepping Swimming - competitive or lap
Stationary cycling - moderate to
vigorous effort
Speed skating - competitive
Skiing - cross-country
Skiing - downhill racing
EXAMPLE: Running 5 times a week for 30 minutes.
75 = 5 x 5 x 3
FIT Index Frequency Intensity Time
FIT Index > 60, ATHLETE mode
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