Technogym SKILLMILL DJK03, User Manual

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SKILLMILL
USING THE CHEST STRAP
The table shows the optimum heart rate levels in relation to age and the
goal to be achieved.
Theoretical maximum heart rate (100%) is calculated on the basis of age
using the formula: HRmax = 207 - 0.7 x age (R. L. Gelish et al, Med Sci Sports
Exerc., 2007 May, 39 (5): 281).
To read the graph, simply find your age on the horizontal axis and scan up
the vertical until you reach the 60%, 70% and 90% values.
Aerobic exercise performed at a heart rate between 60% and 70% mainly
burns fat as an energy source.
When doing aerobic exercise at a heart rate of 70% to 90% the cardiocirculatory
component prevails.
For example, if someone aged 30 wants to burn off fat, they should keep
their heart rate between 112 (60%) and 131 (70%) during exercise; if they
want to improve cardio-respiratory capacity, they should keep their heart
rate between 131 (70%) and 168 (90%).
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Predominant use of sugars.
Training for competitive athletes (subject to medical assessment).
Combination of sugars and fats burned.
Significant improvement of aerobic efficiency.
Predominant use of fats, and increase in the use of sugars.
Moderate improvement of aerobic efficiency.
Predominant use of fats, and minimal use of sugars.
Limited improvement of aerobic efficiency.