The FUTREX-52 is a lower cost version of FUTREX's popular FUTREX-5500. It provides the same accuracy, repeatability and information as it's "big brother

The FUTREX-52 Provides the Following Results:

• Percent Body Fat
  
  
• Total Body Fat (pounds or kg)
  
  
• Weight of "Essential Body Fat" - This amount of body fat is needed to protect the body from infectious diseases and to protect the internal organs from bruising damage.
  
  
• Weight of "Reserve Body Fat" - The amount of additional body fat that does not cause any medical risks, and provides a reservoir of "fuel" for use by the body.
  
  
• Weight of "Excess Body Fat" - The amount of body fat that is over and above the combination of Essential Body Fat plus Reserve Body Fat. Excess Body Fat causes the risk of serious health problems such as strokes, heart attacks, diabetes and certain forms of cancer
  
  
• Total Lean Mass (pound or kg)
• Basal Metabolic Rate
• Total Body Water
• Body Mass Index

Product Features:

• FDA 510(k) Cleared
• European Medical CE (0459) Marked
• Includes Power Adapter for use with AC Electricity
• Easy to Use
  • No Special Training Needed
  • No Pre-Test Protocols
• Includes an Attractive, Durable Carrying Case with all Needed Accessories:
  • Operations Manual
  • Light Shield
  • Optical Standard
  • Biceps Locator
  • Snap Shot of Your Heath & Fitness Form (for post test interpretation)
  • AC Adapter

 

The FUTREX-52 is available in three separate calibration sets:

The FUTREX-52/XL
The XL version of the FUTREX-62 is calibrated for adults age 18 and above.

The FUTREX-52A/ZL
The A/ZL version of the FUTREX-62 is calibrated for adults age 18 and above, and includes a separate calibration for children from the ages of 5-17.

The FUTREX-52A/WL
The A/WL version of the FUTREX-52 is calibrated for adults age 18 and above, children from 5-17 and also includes a special calibration for athletic males between the ages of 13 and 23.

 

The test results appear on its large LCD screen in a clear and easy to read format. Output Includes • Total Percent Body Fat • Fat Mass (lbs or kg) • Lean Mass (lbs or kg) • Essential Fat (lbs or kg) • Reserve Fat (lbs or kg) • Excess Fat (lbs or kg) • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) • Normalized Hydration • Body Mass Index (BMI)

 

Provide a Snap Shot of Health & Fitness

Each FUTREX-62 includes a supply of "A Snap Shot of Your Health & Fitness Form" to record results and provide interpretation of the test:

 

 

 

 

 

Add The Optional Printer For Even More Value and Versatility

The FUTREX-52 can connect directly to the optional SLP printer. This lets you provide a comprehensive printed record of the client’s body composition analysis.

 

 

 

Measuring Body Fat with Near Infrared Light

What is Body Composition?

Body composition is simply the ratio of lean body mass to fat body mass. Too much fat can lead to health problems like heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and other serious conditions. Too little body fat can be just as detrimental as too much. If people can keep their body fat at a reasonable level, they will be healthier, happier, and, of course, look their best.

This makes monitoring percent body fat a key component of any weight loss or fitness program. Health and fitness professionals have long recognized the importance of measuring the body fat of their clients.

The most successful of them know how body fat analysis can help grow their business, increase their profits, and show clients the positive results of their hard work. Futrex’s patented Near-Infrared Body Composition Analyzers have helped thousands of physicians, health club owners, chiropractors, personal trainers, physical therapists, and others do exactly that

 

Why Measure Body Fat at All?

Percent body fat is known to be a key factor in determining fitness. It is also a known indicator of disease risk. Weight alone is not a reliable indicator of good health.

Obesity is a known risk for many serious medical conditions including heart disease, diabetes and even certain forms of cancer.

Weight (pounds on the scale) does not distinguish between pounds that come from body fat and those that come from lean body mass or muscle. Carrying too much fat is what makes a person obese.

Body composition analysis is a proven benefit for fitness & wellness professionals. Quick, easy, and NON-INVASIVE body fat testing is invaluable.

Whether you think of them as body fat testers or body composition analyzers, The FUTREX professional system is the ideal choice for body composition analysis:

Body fat testing has never been easier to provide. The Futrex® Near-Infrared Body Fat Analyzer is the revolutionary tool health, fitness, and athletic professionals use today.

With several body fat testing methods to choose from, none come close to the accuracy, reproducibility, AND convenience of Futrex. Calculate body fat and hydration levels in just 60 seconds with Futrex.

Body composition testing using hydrostatic methods is expensive and inconvenient. Skin fold body fat testing requires the same technician to complete the body fat test to ensure accuracy. In addition, body fat testing with skin fold calipers can become increasingly unreliable for obese clients or patients. DEXA testing can only be done in hospitals. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) Body Fat Scales require strict pre-test protocols and cannot be used on children of a certain age range, pregnant women, or on individuals with cardiac implants (pacemakers or defibrillators).

 

The FUTREX professional system is the ideal choice for body composition analysis:

• Provides a direct measurement of percent body fat and hydration levels

• No pre-test protocols to follow

• Non-invasive and easy to use

• Use it on anyone, anywhere, anytime

• Gold Standard Accuracy

• Superior Near-Infrared Technology

• Lightweight & Portable

Single Site Measurement -- How Does It Work?
Futrex offers the only method of measuring body fat that uses completely safe, Near-Infrared light to directly measure percent body fat. U.S. Government research has determined that the midpoint of the biceps has a direct correlation with the body’s overall fat level.

During operation, the Futrex sends a safe, Near-Infrared light beam into the triceps at specific wavelengths that fat will absorb and lean mass will reflect. The light absorption is measured to determine body fat -- it’s that simple!

Test results, which are traceable to underwater weighing, are instantly displayed, for your customers to see.

Compare The Technologies

	FUTREX	Under Water Weighing	Skin Fold Calipers	Bio-Electrical Impedance
Need For Fasting	No	Yes - 2 Hours	No	Yes - 4 hours especially caffeinated products Avoid Alcohol for 48 Hours
Need For Disrobing	No	Yes	Yes	Yes - socks or stockings must be removed
Measure After Exercise	Yes	No	No	No - avoid intense exercise 12 hours prior to test
Need For Voiding*	No	Yes - Within 30 minutes of test	No	Yes - Within 30 minutes of test
Accuracy	Excellent	Excellent	Moderate	Excellent, if above criteria is followed
Repeatability	Excellent	Moderate	Depends On Operator	Excellent, if above criteria is followed
Possible Risks	None	None	None	Yes, for those with pacemakers or internal defibrillators; unknown during early pregnancy
*Voiding means emptying the bladder