BEFORE YOU
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORT
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ELLIPTICAL OPERA
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TARGET HEART RATE ZONE CHART
100%
75%
60%
BE
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S
PE
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IN
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20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
AGE
T A
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E T
Z O
N E
120
117
114
111
108
105
102
99
97
93
150
146
143
139
135
131
128
124
120
116
What is Target Heart Rate Zone?
Target Heart Rate Zone tells you
the number of times per minute
your heart needs to beat to
achieve a desired workout effect.
It is represented as a percentage
of the maximum number of times
your heart can beat per minute.
Target Zone will vary for each
individual, depending on age,
current level of conditioning,
and personal fitness goals. The
American Heart Association
recommends working-out at a
Target Heart Rate Zone of between
60% and 75% of your maximum
heart rate. A beginner will want to
workout in the 60% range while
a more experienced exerciser will
want to workout in the 70-75%
range. See chart for reference.
ExAMPLE:
For a 42-year-old user: Find age along the bottom of the chart (round to 40), follow age column up to
the target zone bar. Results: 60% of maximum Hear Rate = 108 Beats Per Minute, 75% of maximum
Heart Rate = 135 Beat Per Minute.
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN ExERCISE PROGRAM.
PERCEIVED ExERTION LEVEL
A simple way to gauge your exercise intensity is to evaluate your perceived exertion level. While exercising, if you are too
winded to maintain a conversation without gasping, you are working out too hard. A good rule of thumb is to work to the
point of exhilaration, not exhaustion. If you cannot catch your breath, it’s time to slow down. Always be aware of these
warning signs of overexertion.
