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If you enter your age during programming the console will perform
this calculation automatically. Entering your age is used for the heart
rate programs. After calculating your MHR you can decide upon which
goal you would like to pursue.
The two most popular reasons for, or goals, of exercise are
cardiovascular fitness (training for the heart and lungs) and weight
control. The black columns on the chart above represent the MHR for
a person whose age is listed at the bottom of each column. The
training heart rate, for either cardiovascular fitness or weight loss, is
represented by two different lines that cut diagonally through the
chart. A definition of the lines’ goal is in the bottom left-hand corner
of the chart. If your goal is cardiovascular fitness or if it is weight loss,
it can be achieved by training at 80% or 60%, respectively, of your
MHR on a schedule approved by your physician. Consult your
physician before participating in any exercise program.
With all heart rate programs you may use the heart rate monitor
feature without using the Heart Rate program. This function can be
used during manual mode or during any other different programs. The
heart rate program automatically controls resistance at the pedals.
Rate of perceived exertion
Heart rate is important but listening to your body also has a lot of
advantages. There are more variables involved in how hard you
should workout than just heart rate. Your stress level, physical health,
emotional health, temperature, humidity, the time of day, the last
time you ate and what you ate, all contribute to the intensity at which
you should workout. If you listen to your body, it will tell you all of
these things.
