Using the daily activity monitor correctly – Tanita AM-120E User Manual

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Using the Daily Activity Monitor
Correctly

In the following cases, total energy expenditure may not be measured correctly.
However, this will not interfere with the total energy expenditure it does not continue
for a long time.

When riding in a vehicle

When riding in a car, bus, or on a motorbike
When riding a bicycle

Activities involving vertical movements

Climbing up or down stairs
Climbing up or down steep slopes

Sports other than walking

Jogging or jumping exercise, playing sports
(A reference value for total energy expenditure can be measured)

When this device is subjected to irregular movements

If this device is shaken around inside a pocket etc.
If the area where this device is worn moves irregularly

In the following situations, the number of steps, walking distance and walking time
may not be measured correctly.

When walking irregularly

When sliding your feet to walk (on snowy/icy surfaces etc.)
When walking in shoes such as sandals or slippers.
When walking through crowded areas such as busy city centre streets

Sports other than walking

Jogging or jumping exercise, playing sports
(Measurement can be made, but should be taken as a reference value)







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