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If alert has been enabled and heart rate zone has been set:
iCON
BEEP(S)
DESCRiPTiON
/ ABOVE
ZONE!
2
You have gone above your
upper HR limit
/ BELOW
ZONE!
1
You have gone below your
lower HR limit
Remember, these alerts are based on a calculation of your
maximum heart rate and the HR zone you selected. As
such, it is an estimation and is only for guidance. If you feel
you are working too hard, most likely you are. Adjust the HR
zone to one that works for you.
UNDERSTANDiNG HEART RATE
HEART RATE zONES AND ExERCiSE
Heart rate is an indicator of the intensity of the exercise on
your body. It is a useful tool for determining how effective
a work-out is.
This watch uses an estimation of your maximum heart rate
(220 - age = MHR) to arrive at 5 HR zone settings specific
to you.
HR zone
setting
Corre-
sponding
watch
setting
Description / benefit
derived
Examples
Fat
burning
50%
- 60%
For beginners and
those with health
problems. Gets body
used to exercise and
improves health.
Brisk
walking
61%
- 70%
Improves heart’s ability
to deliver oxygen.
Calories burnt mostly
from stored body fat.
Jogging,
easy
cycling.
Aerobic
71%
- 80%
Increases endurance
and muscle strength.
Breathing is faster
and deeper promoting
proper circulation of
oxygenated blood.
Running,
aerobic
dance,
jumping
rope.
Anaerobic
81%
- 90%
Builds muscle
and enhances
speed, power and
performance levels.
Body requires more
oxygen than it can
provide.
Weight-
lifting,
resistance
machine.
91%
- 100%
For athletes. Vigorous
training, usually done
in short bursts to
enhance power and
performance. May
increase chance of
injury and soreness.
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