Frequently
Asked Questions
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| WHAT
IS IT? |
The
Body Caliper(TM) is a modern new design of the time-tested measuring
tool used by fitness professionals to determine body fat composition;
the skinfold caliper. It is a precision instrument that is individually
calibrated using the patented AccuSpring(TM) technology to give a lifetime
of accurate readings. It is simple to learn and quick to use.
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| WHAT
DOES IT DO? |
The
Body Caliper(TM) precisely measures your body fat level. This measurement
indicates your overall ratio of fat to lean muscle mass known as body
composition. Knowing your percentage of body fat helps you set your
weight loss or exercise program on the right track to burn fat without
wasting precious muscle. |
| HOW
DO YOU USE IT? |
Measuring
a pinch of skin at specific body sites has been scientifically proven
to determine your overall body fat percentage. Simply place The
Body Caliper(TM) on a skinfold at each of the indicated locations.
Allow the caliper to close and read the number. Add up the numbers,
check that figure against the chart enclosed with The Body Caliper(TM)
and see your total body fat percentage. |
| WHY
USE IT? |
The
Body Caliper(TM) can help you Get a Grip on Fat!(TM) The
bathroom scale measures your total body weight but scale weight alone
cannot distinguish between fat and muscle. Fitness and health professionals
agree that body composition, not body weight, is a much more reliable
indicator of physical fitness. They suggest an ideal body fat percentage
for men is 15% and 22% for women. The most practical way to measure
body fat is with The Body Caliper(TM). |
| WHO
CAN USE IT? |
Anyone,
any age can and should use it. The Body Caliper(TM) gives you
real information you can act on to change your body composition to
a healthier relationship of fat to muscle. |
| WHERE
CAN YOU USE IT? |
In
the privacy of your own home, the spa, the club or at the gym with
your personal trainer. It's small enough to slip into a briefcase,
gym bag or purse. When you travel, take The Body Caliper (TM) with
you! |
| WHEN
DO YOU USE IT? |
Regularly,
measure yourself to check the results of your exercise and diet
program! The Body Caliper(TM) is a wonderful way to gauge your
success and keep you motivated to reach your personal goals
for fitness and good health. |