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your settings are likely to differ from those you would use when undertaking a
weight training activity.
Also, the time you require to warm-up and complete an exercise will vary. That is
why you can change the warm-up and exercise countdown time to suit you.
Once you have set your user profile, your lower and upper heart rate limit
will be set automatically. However, you can manually change your upper and
lower heart rate limit if the automatic setting does not suit you. If you change
the training intensity level your upper / lower and maximum heart rate will
automatically be updated.
Always check with your doctor before starting a vigorous training program.
Training intensity levels.
Training intensity
MHF%
Description
1
Health
Maintenance
60 - 70%
This is the lowest training intensity level.
It is good for beginners and those who
want to strengthen their cardiovascular
systems.
2
Aerobic
Exercise
70 - 80%
Increases strength and endurance. It
works within the body’ s oxygen intake
capability, burns more calories, and
can be maintained for a long period
of time.
3
Anaerobic
Exercise
80 - 90%
Generates speed and power, It works
at or above the body’s oxygen intake
capability, builds muscle, and cannot be
maintained for a long period of time.
MHF = Maximum Heart Rate
Heart rate limits
Before you begin any exercise program and to achieve maximum health benefits
from your workout, it is important to know your:
• Maximum heart rate (MHR)
• Lower heart rate limit
