Precor M9.55, Owner'S Manual

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Utilizing the Smart Rate
®
Feature
Add the benefit of Smart Rate
®
to every course on the treadmill. Using Smart Rate
®
as a visual cue helps you adjust your exercise routine to suit specific needs. Smart
Rate
® simplifies the correlation between heart rate and exercise. You don’t have to
stop concentrating on your workout to find your pulse. It is displayed right in front of
you along with the Smart Rate
®
zone. Once you begin a workout, a blinking segment
in the bar graph appears on the left of the display, if you entered your age during the
Setup prompts. The blinking segment indicates the zone that your heart rate is in:
Weight Loss or Cardiovascular.
Important: Access to Smart Rate ® is only available when the person exercising
wears a POLAR ® chest strap. The Smart Rate ® indicator lights do not appear when
Quick Start is pressed while the Precor banner is displayed.
For the ideal “weight loss” range, your heart rate should be between 55% and 70% of
your maximum aerobic heart rate. It should never exceed 80% of your maximum
aerobic heart rate or go above your training zone. Refer to Diagram 18.
When you maintain your heart rate between 70% and 85% of your maximum aerobic
heart rate, you are improving your overall cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory fitness level.
Maintaining your heart rate in either zone (weight loss or cardiovascular) for 30 minutes
or more on a regular basis (minimum 3 times a week) provides the greatest benefits.
Utilizing the Heart Rate Interactive Capabilities
You can make each program on the M9.55 a heart rate interactive course by monitoring
and maintaining your heart rate in the Smart Rate
®
zone best suited for your specific
needs. You can access Smart Rate
®
only and AGE is stored in memory with your user I.D.
and you wear the POLAR ® chest strap. The Smart Rate ® indicator lights do not appear
when you press Quick Start while the Precor banner is being displayed.
Before using the Heart Rate capabilities, take time to read the following guidelines.
• Consult with your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise. Do not
use the Heart Rate Course or the heart rate interactive capabilities until autho-
rized by your physician.
• Slow down and stop immediately if you experience any pain or abnormal symptoms.
HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE
70
80
90
100
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
YOUR AGE
YOUR HEAR
T RA
TE
MAX.
HEART
RATE
80% OF
MAX.
HEART
RATE
65% OF
MAX.
HEART
RATE
130
127
120
117
114 111
107
104
97
160
156
148
144
140
136
132
128
124
120
190
185
180
175
170
165
160
155
150
145
RECOMMENDED TRAINING ZONE
94
124
152
116
101
195
200
Diagram 18 Training zones.
CAUTION: Keep in mind that the “Heart
Rate” or “Training” zones are approxima-
tions. Always check with your physician to
learn what the appropriate heart rate is for
your level of fitness. Do not push yourself
beyond the recommended range.