The Max Fitness Body Analyzer allows users to accurately monitor their body composition through the use of a simple desktop device. When held by the user, the Body Analyzer sends a noninvasive bioelectrical impulse through the body to determine body fat, lean body mass and body hydration.
The Max Fitness Body Analyzer will work with the Max Fitness software and allows users to connect their computers to the web site through their existing Internet connection, where they can view performance graphs, news and other personalized information.
The Body Analyzer is available both as a standalone unit and combined with the Max Fitness Personal Calorie Tracker as an integrated desktop device.
A: The Body Analyzer uses bio-impedance technology, a state-of-the-art, clinically-tested method of determining body mass. The device sends a mild electrical current through your body, measuring both the strength and speed of the return current. From these readings, the software calculates your body mass lean muscle mass and personal hydration level. The device is safe, however you should not use the Body Analyzer if you are pregnant or have an implanted electrical medical device such as a pacemaker.
A: The prediction error for the BODY ANALYZER is within two percent accuracy to hydrostatic weighing (water immersion testing), the "gold standard" for body mass measurement when used appropriately.
A: Lean body mass is everything in your body except body fat - muscles, bones, organs, blood, etc.
A: The device sends a certain amount of bioelectrical currents into your body, and because certain body tissues conduct electricity better than others, it will affect how much current leaves your body. The device estimates your body composition based upon your bioelectrical current reading using unique and proprietary algorithms.
A: Your body and all other mammal bodies contain approximately 70% of water by weight.
A: Your percentage of body water refers to the amount of water in your lean body mass. This number varies from person to person, depending on your lean to fat ratio. The more lean body mass you have, the more body water you will have. Generally, men have 65% - 75% body water and women have slightly less, 50% - 60%. This is due to women's higher percentage of essential fat (and therefore lower lean body mass).
A: This is the amount of fat you need to be healthy and for your body to function properly. Having just this amount of fat or less is dangerous to your health. Generally speaking, a female's essential fat is 10-12% and a male's is 2-4%.
A: In addition to the basic essential fat we all need, women have an additional 9-12% sex specific fat necessary for proper functioning.
A: The BODY ANALYZER is consistent with hydrostatic weighing.
A: Hydrostatic weighing is very accurate, with prediction errors of about 2%. However, it is still a method of estimation and is subject to error.
A: The only way to actually measure your body composition with 100% accuracy is to do an autopsy.
A: No, the bioelectrical current is extremely small.
A: Your lean body mass is just the inverse of your body fat percentage, or in other words, everything but fat is lean body mass. By decreasing body fat and increasing lean body mass simultaneously, you improve the ratio, which is what is important.
A: You can increase your lean body mass through resistance training, which increases strength and muscle mass.
A: You can decrease body fat by burning more calories than you consume, and by exercising regularly with a combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training.
A: Yes, the Body Analyzer can be used by multiple users. The docking station can be used by multiple Calorie Tracker units. You will be able to purchase additional Calorie Tracker units from Max Fitness for additional family members. We do suggest buying multiple Body Analyzer's for home and office use (and to get people at work asking about your new desktop technology!)
A: The Max Fitness uses the web application to track and monitor progress. Without the web application you will only be able to view your immediate results.
The Max Fitness Personal Calorie Tracker is a small, stylish easy-to-use research-grade device worn at the waist that will accurately measure, record, and report your daily caloric burn as you sleep, work, relax, and exercise. This should NOT be confused with other competitor's products that use a simple pedometer. The Max Fitness Calorie Tracker is a highly sophisticated accelerometer which is the same type of technology used in luxury automobiles to detect motion and deploy airbags.
Using the Max Fitness Body Analyzer docking station with the Personal Calorie Tracker unit and Max Fitness software, users are able to connect their computers to the web site through their existing Internet connection. Within seconds, the user is able to integrate their data to their personal fitness record, display performance graphs, and find information that can help them achieve their personal weight management and fitness goals.
A: The Calorie Tracker allows users to accurately monitor their caloric burn by measuring and recording body movement. The Calorie Tracker continuously tracks your caloric burn during a particular activity, at a specific time frame, or throughout the day.
A: For activities that involve "whole body movement" (such as running, walking, aerobic exercise, etc.) the Calorie Tracker is very accurate - the core technology is used in major universities around the world to study physiology. For "specific area movement" (such as bicycling or weight lifting), Max Fitness's software will bring the Calorie Tracker to a similar level of accuracy as for "whole body movement".
A: It is not recommended. The only way a calorie tracker can be shared is if the users each have an account and have re-initialized the unit to match their profile prior to use. Other uses will not deliver accurate readings. Additional units can be purchased for friends and family members.
A: The Calorie tracker is not waterproof. However, there will be an accessory section of the Max Fitness website that will contain a waterproof case for the calorie tracker as well as additional accessories.