Heart Rate Monitors
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What is a heart rate monitor?
A monitor consists of two parts: a transmitter and a receiver. The bike comes equipped with Contact Heart Rate
Grips and you have the
option of purchasing
the Wireless Heart Rate Chest Strap. Each time your heart beats, the
electrodes detect the beat and send the information to the receiver on the bike. Your current heart rate is visible in
the Heart Rate Display on the console.
Heart rate monitors and motivation
Heart rate monitors are used with your bike to perform the following functions:
Keep you safe
Exercising too hard can put you at risk for injury. The HR monitor reminds you of the safe and effective heart rate
intensity at which you should exercise and warns you when your workouts go too far.
Keep you in your zone
If you want to reach your exercise goals it’s important to stay in your THRZ during workouts. An HR monitor is your
constant reminder of the intensity and quality of each workout session.
Save you time
Our Wireless Heart Rate Chest Strap and Contact Heart Rate Grips are easy to use so you can view valuable heart
rate information at any time during exercise without interrupting or stopping your workout.
Give accurate feedback
A Wireless Heart Rate Chest Strap is more accurate so you know exactly what your level of exercise intensity is
during workouts. Manual pulse measurements during exercise can result in errors as high as 15 beats per minute,
with the risk of potential error increasing as heart rate increases.
CONTACT HEART RATE GRIPS
To activate, hold both heart rate grips. Make sure your hands cover as much of the grip as possible to ensure the
best connection and most accurate reading of your heart rate. The console will display your heart rate after 5 to 45
seconds.
WIRELESS HEART RATE CHEST STRAP
To use the Wireless Chest Strap
(purchased separately)
follow these instructions:
1. Secure the Chest Strap by centering the transmitter on your chest as high under the pectoral muscles
(breasts) as possible. Tighten the strap so the belt is as tight as possible without being uncomfortable.
2. A tube of Landice Cardio Gel was shipped with the Wireless Chest Strap. Apply Cardio Gel to the
electrodes by pulling the belt away from your chest and applying a small dab to each electrode. This will
ensure a strong electrical contact between the transmitter and your chest.
NOTE
: The Heart Rate Transmitter works best against bare skin.
Chest Strap Care & Maintenance
The transmitter activates when the electrodes have a proper contact. In order to conserve battery life, wipe the
electrodes dry when not in use. Clean monthly with mild soap and water and wipe dry. Do not use abrasives in
cleaning as they can cause permanent damage to the electrodes. Do not bend or stretch the electrode strips,
especially when storing the belt transmitter.
