User guide Activio Fitness System
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Heart rate chest belt
Function
The heart rate chest belt is placed around the chest and registers electrical signals
from the heart. The heart rate (or pulse) is measured in beats per minute and is
digitally transmitted to a receiver in the studio. This digital transmission means that
there is no risk for interference from other bands, even if two people are very close to
one another. Ordinary receivers in wrist heart rate monitors cannot receive the signal
from Activio's heart rate chest belt.
Use
The heart rate chest belt is placed around the chest with solid contact directly against
the skin, with the text right side up and facing outward. In order for the measurement
to be as good as possible, it is important that the band not be shifted to one side and
that the two contact surfaces on the back side have solid contact with the skin.
Here are a few tips for improving contact:
The two grooved electrode surfaces on the back side of the chest belt may be
moistened before use. Normally the chest belt transmits data with no
problems, even if it is not moistened beforehand. When you start to sweat, the
contact improves further from the salts released by the body.
