Tanita AM-120E: Using the Daily Activity Monitor Correctly

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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.

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When riding in a vehicle

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

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When riding a bicycle

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Activities involving vertical movements

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Climbing up or down stairs

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Climbing up or down steep slopes

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Sports other than walking

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Jogging or jumping exercise, playing sports

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(A reference value for total energy expenditure can be measured)

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When this device is subjected to irregular movements

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If this device is shaken around inside a pocket etc.

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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.

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When walking irregularly

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When sliding your feet to walk (on snowy/icy surfaces etc.)

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When walking in shoes such as sandals or slippers.

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When walking through crowded areas such as busy city centre streets

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Sports other than walking

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Jogging or jumping exercise, playing sports

(Measurement can be made, but should be taken as a reference value)

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