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● Low systolic blood pressure makes it difficult to detect heart rate.
● Dry, course palms impede heart rate detection. For best results, moisten your
palms. But do not apply hand lotion immediately prior to your workout, be-
cause hand lotion can gum up the contact pads.
Heart rate devices built into this product are not medical devices. Heart
rate values are for reference only. Do not use them for medical diagnostic
or treatment work.
CAUTION: Heart rate detection and transmission devices have been
known to interfere with the operation of pacemakers, possibly endangering
human life. If you have a pacemaker, exercise under your doctor’s
supervision; take a test to ensure your safety during the simultaneous
use of the pacemaker and heart rate detection devices. The use of such
devices must be undertaken at your own risk.
Note that in dry areas in particular, static electricity can interfere with unit
operation and shock people. To discharge static electricity from your body,
touch something else before touching metal on the product.
9. GUIDELINES FOR EXERCISE
HOW HARD SHOULD I EXERCISE?
Studies show that to benefit from aerobic exercise, people need to maintain a certain
heart rate during their workouts. Your heart rate training zone depends on your age
and fitness level.
The darkened area in the chart to the right represents the recommended heart rate
training zone for people of various ages. It was calculated by taking 220 minus age
in years, multiplied by 65% and 80%. The area between those values is the heart
rate training zone.
CAUTION: Heart rate training zones are generalizations and may not suit every
person. Always check with your physician to understand what heart rate goal would
be appropriate for you.
HOW LONG SHOULD I EXERCISE?
The duration of your workout must depend on your fitness level. In general, it is
recommended that you maintain a heart rate within your training zone for at least
15 to 20 minutes to experience the benefits of aerobic exercise. Beginners should
always start out slowly and gradually increase the duration and intensity of their
workouts. As your fitness level improves, you will be able to maintain a heart rate
within the training zone for longer periods of time.
When you begin your workout, use the first several minutes to warm up. Then slowly
increase the intensity of your workout to bring your heart rate into your training zone.
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