GoWISE GW22027 Instruction Manual

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Digital Body Fat Scale

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GW22027

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WISE USA

www.gowiseusa.com
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1-855-233-9199

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Thank you for purchasing this
GoWISE USA Digital Body Fat Scale.

To assure correct use of this
analyzer, read these
carefully and thoroughly.

Please keep the manual for future
reference.

Specific

Uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to determine body fat
Weight Capacity: 180 kg / 400 lb / 28 st: 5 lb
Weight Unit: kg / lb / st:lb
Weight : kg: 0.1 kg / lb: 0.2 lb / st: 0.2 lb
Body Fat : 0.1% (in the range of 5% - 80%)
Height Range: 3’ 3.5” – 7’ 2.5” (100-220 cm)
Age Range: 18 years of age or older
Measures weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat, water, muscle and bone
8-user memory
Auto “step on” for weight only or touch key to turn on
Auto off

n keys: <, SET, >
UNIT n key (underside of scale) to set unit o : kg/lb/st:lb
Athlete mode
Unique design with hanging hole
Operates on 4 x AAA eries

LCD display

Symbol Descrip on

male

female

athlete

underfat

healthy

overfat

obese

HOW DOES THE GoWISE USA BODY FAT SCALE WORK?

This GoWISE USA body fat scale uses Bio Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology which passes an
electrical current through the body to
bone mass. The electrical current is small and may not be felt. Contact is made with the body
via stainless steel pads on the

m of the scale.

body fat mass, total body water, lean mass, and

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NOTE: This device is a personal monitor and should be used in a consistent manner for the
most accurate readings. While readings of this analyzer might be different than that of other
scales (hydro‐densitometry or hand held calipers), your changes in body fat percentage shown
by this product will be reflected accurately.

IMPORTANT: The information provided by this device is NOT meant to treat, cure, or prevent
any disease or illness. This device should NOT be used by anyone who is acutely or chronically ill,
suffering from a disease, or taking medications that affect your water levels. The accuracy of
readings for these patients has not been verified. Specific medical advice should be obtained
from a physician.

CAUTION: This scale is NOT intended for use by pregnant women or children under the age of 18.
It should also NOT be used by anyone with an implanted medical device (such as a pacemaker,
metal plates or screws; or contraceptive devices). If in doubt, contact your physician.

This analyzer will work accurately as a scale for anyone, within the specifications and warnings
noted above, and give accurate body fat readings for the majority of people.

HOWDOESBODYMASSINDEX(BMI)WORK?

The scale will calculate your BMI based on your height and weight. As your body fat, water,
muscle and bone results appear, your BMI appears as a symbol in the bar at bottom of the

display. The symbols are ‐ underfat, o healthy, + overfat, ++ obese.

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) – WHY MEASURE IT?

Maintaining proper weight is essential to healthy living. Obesity has been linked to a higher risk
of heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated
based on a person’s weight and height, and is the most widely accepted measurement of
weight according to health professionals. Use the chart below to determine your own BMI by
matching your height in the left hand column with your weight in the center. Anyone, male or
female, with a BMI of 25‐29 is considered overweight and a body mass index of 30 is considered
obese. Remember to eat right and exercise.

BODY FAT – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Human body is made up of, among other things, a percentage of fat. Body fat is an important
component of a healthy and functioning body because it 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 too little body fat can cause damage 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.
This is why it is important to measure and monitor your body fat percentage. Body fat
percentage gives you a better measurement 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 weight‐only scale indicates ‘normal weight’.

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1. Ideal body fat content is NOT the same for all people. Age, sex, and heredity are
variables in this measurement. The table that follows is a general guide. Consult your

physician to determine what is most ideal for you.

2. It is recommended to measure body fat and weight daily at the same time.

3. Use this product without clothing for best accuracy. Clothes can vary in weight and
affect the percentage calculation.

4. Feet must be bare and clean. For best readings, they should also be slightly damp.

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.

LEVEL OF HYDRATION

This scale measures your weight and the electrical impedance between your feet‐‐and then
combines those readings with the personal information you entered (Height, Age, Gender). It
then automatically calculates your body fat percentage. Your level of hydration (water content)
varies throughout the day and affects your impedance measurement. If you are dehydrated,
there is a greater chance for fluctuation in the body fat percentage displayed by this scale than
when you are fully hydrated.

For best results, choose a consistent time to use this analyzer, such as in the morning. By
establishing the pattern of your body’s fluctuation over a period of one month, you can
determine your average level of body fat. Women will have more fluctuation in water content
than men and need to monitor their reading over a longer period to establish a personal
average. You must determine this as a reference point before measuring progress in a health
program.

You must wait several hours before taking a body fat reading when: Drinking coffee or alcohol,
taking diuretic medications, or exercising. These all affect your level of hydration and the
accuracy of this scale.

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Normal healthy range of body fat & total body water percentage

a) The body fat percentage (%): 5%-80%

Standard for Men

Rating

low
Normal
Moderately High
High

30-39 40-49 50-59

20-29

<14 <16 <17

<13

15-21 17-23 18-24

14-20

22-24 24-26 25-27

21-23

>24 >26 >27

>23

Age

Standard for Women

Rating

60+
<18

19-25

26-28

>28

low
Normal
Moderately High
High

20-29

<19 <23

20-28 24-32

29-31 33-35

>31 >35

b) The body water percentage (%): 20%-80%

Age

30-39

<20

21-29

30-32

>32

40-49

<21

22-30

31-33

>33

50-59 60+

<22

23-31

32-33

>34

OPTIMAL TBW % RANGE

70 to 63%

63 to 57%

57 to 55%

55 to 37%

70 to 58%

58 to 52%

52 to 49%

49 to 37%

Men

Women

BF % RANGE

4 to 14%

15 to 21%

22 to 24%

25 and over

4 to 20%

21 to 29%

30 to 32%

33 and over

Body water measurement results are influenced by the n of body fat and muscle. If
the

n of body fat is high, or the n of muscle is low, then the body water

results will tend to be low.

It is important to remember that measurements such as body weight, body fat and body water
are tools for you to use as part of your healthy lifestyle. Since short term
normal, we suggest that you chart your progress over

, rather than focus on a single day’s

s can be

reading. Consult your physician to determine what is most ideal for you.

MUSCLE MASS – WHY SHOULD I KNOW IT?

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM), lean muscle mass may decrease
by almost 50 percent between the ages of 20-90. An
of lean body mass while body fat increases. It’s also important to know your muscle mass
percent during weight
for each kilo of muscle gained. Benefits of gaining muscle mass include:

Reversing the decline in strength, bone density, and muscle mass with aging.
Maintenance of flexible joints.
Guide weight r n when combined with a healthy diet.

y lifestyle can cause loss

At rest, the body burns approximately 110 calories

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