Body Fat: My weight is normal and I am reasonably fit. Why is my body fat % high?

Body Fat: My weight is normal and I am reasonably fit. Why is my body fat % high?

The body fat monitor is designed for the average person with a sedentary lifestyle. People who do a lot of exercise (more than 10 hours a week) will have a different body composition and as a result the monitor may overestimate body fat levels for these people. Even if you do slightly less than 10 hours activity a week but have trained regularly and at an intense level throughout your life, the standard monitor function, may not be accurate. For this reason, certain Tanita body fat monitors incorporate a bespoke Athlete Mode to reflect the different body composition and hydration levels of active people.