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DISTANCE
The DISTANCE display field shows the distance from start to finish of workout. To set a distance goal for the workout,
push MODE until the DISTANCE field blinks. Use the arrow keys to adjust the distance in increments of 0.50 km (or
miles). During the workout, the display shows the remaining distance. When it reaches zero, the console will sound an
alert.
The maximum distance value is 99.99.
The default distance unit is kilometers (K). To switch units between kilometers and miles before a workout, push the Up
and Down arrow keys together and hold 3 seconds. Press any key to save.
HEART RATE (PULSE)
The PULSE display shows the heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) from a telemetric heart rate sensor. Push MODE to
activate the Heart Rate. This display value will be blank if a heart rate signal is not detected. The PULSE range is 40 - 240
BPM.
Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in
your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again.
Use the values calculated or measured by the machine’s computer for reference purposes only. The heart
rate displayed on the console is an approximation and should be used for reference only.
Remote Heart Rate Monitor
Monitoring your Heart Rate is one of the best procedures to control the intensity of your exercise. The Console can read
telemetry HR signals from a Heart Rate Chest Strap Transmitter that operates in the 4.5kHz - 5.5kHz range.
Note: The heart rate chest strap must be an uncoded heart rate strap from Polar Electro or an uncoded POLAR
®
compat-
ible model. (Coded POLAR
®
heart rate straps such as POLAR
®
OwnCode
®
chest straps will not work with this equipment.)
If you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, consult your doctor before using a wireless
chest strap or other telemetric heart rate monitor.
Heart Rate Calculations
Your maximum heart rate usually decreases from 220 Beats Per Minute (BPM) in childhood to approximately 160 BPM by
age 60. This fall in heart rate is usually linear, decreasing by approximately one BPM for each year. There is no indication
that training influences the decrease in maximum heart rate. Individuals of the same age could have different maximum
heart rates. It is more accurate to find this value by completing a stress test than by using an age related formula.
Your at-rest heart rate is influenced by endurance training. The typical adult has an at-rest heart rate of approximately 72
BPM, where as highly trained runners may have readings of 40 BPM or lower.
The Heart Rate table is an estimate of what Heart Rate Zone (HRZ) is effective to burn fat and improve your cardiovas -
cular system. Physical conditions vary, therefore your individual HRZ could be several beats higher or lower than what is
shown.
The most efficient procedure to burn fat during exercise is to start at a slow pace and gradually increase your intensity un -
til your heart rate reaches between 60 – 85% of your maximum heart rate. Continue at that pace, keeping your heart rate
in that target zone for over 20 minutes. The longer you maintain your target heart rate, the more fat your body will burn.