Your body is mainly composed of muscle, fat and water. When you exercise more or start dieting, your body composition will change, even if your weight stays the same. By measuring your body composition, it can tell you the ratio of muscle and fat inside your body, and other useful data like Total Body Water and Metabolic Age. A body composition monitor gives you a complete picture of your own health and fitness level, allowing you to review and design an effective diet & exercise plan towards a healthier life.e
Indicating the condition (quality) of muscle which changes according to factors like age and exercise level.
The muscles of young people or those who exercise regularly are normally in a good state, but the state of muscle deteriorates in elderly people or those who do not have enough exercise.
Based on your intra-cellular and extra-cellular data, TANITA body composition monitor advises your personal Muscle Quality Score (assessed in 3 categories: High, Standard and Low) informing you the condition of your muscle tissue qualitatively. With reference to this score, users can improve the Muscle Strength by adjusting exercise pattern to reach maximum performance.
NOTE: Muscle Quality Score may not be accurately evaluated if there are abnormalities in the state of body water, such as the following conditions:
- If the body fatigued or swollen.
- If the person is dehydrated or suffering from reduced blood flow.
Body Fat (%)
Visceral Fat Rating
Muscle Mass
Muscle Quality Score
Total Body Water (%)
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Metabolic Age
Bone Mass
Segmental Measurement
Physique Rating
FitPlus
Athlete Mode