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The old motto, no pain, no gain , is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of
exercising comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate
monitors. With the proper use of a heart rate monitor, many people find that their choice of exercise
intensity is either too high or too low and exercise is much more enjoyable by maintaining their
heart rate in the desired benefit range.
To determine the benefit range in which you wish to train, you must first determine your
Maximum Heart Rate. This can be accomplished by using the following formula: 220 - User s Age
= Maximum Heart Rate. If you enter
your age during programming of the
console the console will perform this
calculation automatically. This is
used for the HR control programs
and also for the Heart rate bar graph
(ET8/ ET10 only) After calculating
your Maximum Heart Rate, you can
decide upon which goal you would
like to pursue. The two most popular
reasons for, or goals of exercise, are
cardiovascular fitness (training for the
heart and lungs) and weight control.
The black columns on the chart
above represent the Maximum Heart
Rate for a person whose age is listed
at the bottom of each column.
The heart rate training zone for either
cardiovascular fitness or weight loss is represented by two different lines, which cut diagonally
through the chart. A definition of the lines goal is in the bottom left-hand corner of the chart. If your
goal is cardiovascular fitness or if it is weight loss, it can be achieved by training at 90% or 70%,
respectively, of your Maximum Heart Rate on a schedule approved by your physician. Consult
your physician before participating in any exercise program.
With all Spirit Heart Rate Control treadmills, you may use the heart rate monitor feature without
using the Heart Rate Control program. This function can be used during manual mode or during
any of the nine different programs. The Heart Rate Control program automatically controls incline.
CAUTION!
The target value used in H-1 and H-2 programs is a suggestion only for normal, healthy
individuals. Do not exceed your limits! You may not be able to obtain your chosen target. If in
question, enter a higher age value that will set a lower target goal.
Target Heart Rate
