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Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a
workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training® approach
to exercise.
Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fit-
ness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum
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(HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The Life
Fitness Treadmill features five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone
T exercise:
• FAT BURN
• HEART RATE HILL
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• EXTREME HEART RATE
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• CARDIO
• HEART RATE INTERVAL
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Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, titled
The Workouts
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NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.
To change the target heart rate during a workout, simply enter a new target heart rate using the NUMERIC keypad.
To switch between programs during a workout, use the WORKOUT SELECTION keys.
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the optional telemetry chest strap, or grip
the Lifepulse
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sensors, to enable the treadmill’s on-board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The
computer automatically adjusts the incline level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate.
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Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.
