The index of total fat level of the body provides a percent ratio of fat tissue in relation to the total body weight. A high level of total body fat threats your health. However, a very low total fat percent is a sign of a disease (dystrophy, anorexia).

The fat enveloping internal organs serves as a protective cushion against mechanical impact. However, its excess leads to developing of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.

Muscle mass summarizes the mass of muscle tissues in the body, including skeletal and smooth muscles of internal organs, as well as water contained in these muscles. This measurement is important not only for athletes. Growth of muscle mass involves naturally decrease of excess fat tissues.

A parameter which is being calculated by a statistical method. Shows approximate value, depending on gender, age, and body particularities. Determines only bone mass, not bone density neither bone condition.

The total water amount in the body influences metabolic processes, absorption of microelements, and many other factors. A low total water level means health problems and wellbeing disturbances.

This measurement means the age and the state of your cells and your body, metabolic and energy processes taking place in the body etc. Generally, if this measurement exceeds your age, it means you need to increase your physical activity and think more about physical exercise.

Taking into consideration measurements of muscle and bone mass, Tanita will define your body type among 9 body constitution types: hidden obese, obese, solidly built, under exercised, standard, standard muscular, thin, thin and muscular, very muscular.

The monitoring of segmental fat percentage for every arm, leg, and abdomen will let you see and understand how efficient is your fitness program and the results it is bringing in the course of time.

The monitoring of segmental muscle mass separately for every arm, leg, and abdomen will help you to see and understand how your physical activities do influence the growth of muscle mass. You can also use the obtained data to avoid muscle disbalance and traumas.