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(Q47e/Q47ce)
Heart rate interval
The Heart Rate Interval program puts you through intervals of
70%
and
0%
of
your theoretical maximum heart rate (TMHR). Interval training has been shown
to give superior results compared to steady state training (that is, training at
a constant resistance level). Each interval lasts for two minutes. Begin the
program by entering your age and pressing Enter. The display shows your 80%
heart rate based on the age you entered. You can confirm this value, or increase
or decrease it using the Level (+/–) keys, then press Enter again to start the
warm-up. The program sets your initial low (70%) target heart rate value based
on the value you enter for the high target heart rate. After the warm-up, the
resistance increases or decreases at the end of each two-minute period to get
you to the next interval. When you reach the new target heart rate, the new two
minute interval begins. The display will prompt you to increase or decrease your
effort until the desired heart rate is reached. Each interval target heart rate level
is independently adjustable by pressing the Level (+/–) buttons and pressing Enter.
Pressing Level (+/–) will change your target heart rate. The better your physical
condition, the more intervals you will be able to accomplish in the same period
of time. The program starts with a three-minute warm-up. During the warm-up,
you can change your high target heart rate using the Level (+/–) buttons. If you
reach your target heart rate during the warm-up, the warm-up ends and the heart
rate control portion begins.
Example for a 40-year-old person:
220 – 40 yrs. old = 180 TMHR
180 * .70 = 126 Low interval target heart rate
180 * .80 = 144 High interval target heart rate
