CALCULATE YOUR FIT INDEX
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 |
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5Daily or almost daily
43 to 4 times per week
31 to 2 times per week
2A few times per month
1Less than once per month
Intensity | Conditioning Exercise | Sports |
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| Cycling - > 12 mph pace | Basketball - competitive |
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| Weightlifting - vigorous, | Boxing |
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| Rowing - moderate to vigorous | Football - competitive |
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| Rowing machines - moderate to | Handball, racquetball, or squash |
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| Aerobic dancing - high impact | Ice hockey |
| Step aerobics | Karate or kickboxing |
5 | Running | Rockclimbing |
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| Rope jumping | Rugby |
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| Rollerblading (roller skating) | Soccer - competitive |
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| Ski machine | Tennis |
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| Stairstepping | Swimming - competitive or lap |
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| Stationary cycling - moderate to | Speed skating - competitive |
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| Skiing - downhill racing |
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