Life Fitness Discover SE3HD, Owner'S Manual

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Heart Rate Goals Workouts
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. Zone Training identifies an exerciser’s ideal heart rate range, or zone, for
burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax), and its
value depends on the workout. The maximal heart rate formula is defined by the American College of Sports
Medicine’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 8th Edition, 2010. HRmax equals to 206.9 minus the total
of 0.67 multiplied by a person’s age.
HR Max = 206.9 - (0.67 * age)
Theoretical Maximum Heart Rates and Target Heart Rates
Reference the chart below for Theoretical Maximum Heart Rates and Target Heart Rates. Listed as BPM (Beats per
Minute).
Age Theoretical
Maximum Heart
Rate
65% (Moderate
Burn)
80% (Vigorous
Burn)
10 200 130 160
20 194 126 155
30 187 121 149
40 180 117 144
50 173 113 139
60 167 108 133
70 160 104 128
80 153 100 123
90 147 95 117
99 141 91 112
Wear the optional Polar ® telemetry heart rate chest strap, or grip the Lifepulse ™ sensors, to enable the on-board
computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts the incline level (Treadmills
only) to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate.
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