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Section 5: Session Metrics
Metrics
The session screen gives you a graphical overview of body weight, speed, and inclines. It also
includes information on your average speed, calories burned, and total distance (Figure 17).
Session Metrics
The session metrics, by default, is displayed on the top portion of the screen. The session time,
calories burned, pace, distance traveled, and heart rate is displayed (Figure 17). Alternative
layouts can be set in the facility setting, please see the ‘Settings’ section below.
Calories
The calorie count displayed takes into account your body weight percentage, speed, inclined,
and distance. As a result, the count is a more accurate reading of how many calories have
been burned.
Reference
http://42.195km.net/e/treadsim/
for more information on how the Via400 calculates
calories burned.
Heart Rate Monitoring
Heart Rate Monitor
The AlterG Treadmill display is designed to receive a user’s heart rate in conjunction
with the use of a Polar® (Chest Strap) Heart Rate Monitor.
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Polar chest straps can be
purchased at most popular sporting goods stores or online. In order for the screen to
correctly display a user’s heart rate, the receiver within the display must obtain a stable
heart rate signal from the Polar transmitter. The Polar Heart Rate System consists of
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Polar® is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Lake Success, NY
Figure 17
