HEART RATE CONTROL (HRC):
Introduction:
You are now the owner of the most sophisticated Heart Rate Control
(HRC)
treadmill available. TRUE HRC is unique and
patented. It accommodates users from rehabilitation to world class athletes, and all those in between. TRUE HRC allows
users to do a completely hands
-
free heart rate controlled workout using speed, incline or both. By training at a specific target
heart rate, users can exercise at a more efficient cardiovascular level.
The TRUE HRC system is unique because users must enter the key parameters of the workout; target heart rate, maximum
speed, maximum incline, and time, prior to beginning the HRC workout. As users approach their target heart rate, the
treadmill’s computer automatically takes over and changes the speed and/or incline automatically to keep users near their
target heart rate. This allows for a completely “hands
-
free” workout.
Note:
A Bluetooth or Polar® compatible heart rate monitoring chest strap should be worn during HRC workouts. For increased
safety and accuracy, contact heart rate monitoring is not recommended for HRC workouts.
Target Heart Rate:
TRUE’s
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eart
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ate
C
ontrol (HRC) workouts let the treadmill monitor relative exercise intensity by way of the user’s heart rate,
then automatically adjust the speed and incline to keep the user at their target heart rate and thus their desired exercise intensity.
Heart rate is a good measure of the body’s exercise stress level. It reflects differences in physical condition, fatigue, the comfort of
the workout environment, even diet and emotional state. Users should compare their heart rate with how they feel to ensure
safety and comfort.
Consult a physician to determine heart rate:
Using heart rate to control a workout takes the guesswork out of the workout settings. Consult a physician before using heart rate
controlled workouts for advice on selecting a target heart rate range. Also, it is important to use the treadmill for several
workouts in the manual mode while monitoring heart rate. Users should compare their heart rate with how they feel to ensure
safety and comfort. After users have spent some time learning how their heart responds to different levels
of speed and incline,
they will have a better understanding of how to select the maximum speed and maximum incline required for reaching their
target heart rate.
Warm Up:
At the beginning of an HRC workout, the treadmill is in full Manual Control mode. Users should gradually increase the workout
intensity to slowly raise their heart rate to within 10 beats per minute (bpm) of their target heart rate. The treadmill will operate
as if in manual mode during the warm up stage. Users control both speed and incline. The user may only increase speed and
incline to the present maximum values entered. It is important that the user starts at a low level of perceived exertion and
gradually increase the workout intensity over several minutes until they approach their target heart rate. This allows the body to
adapt to the workout. Increasing the workout intensity gradually will allow the user to enter the
H
eart
R
ate
C
ontrol stage without
overshooting their target, keeping their heart rate within a few bpm of their target.
Note:
Warming up too fast may cause the user to overshoot their target. If this occurs it may take several minutes before the
computer software can control their heart rate. Users may overshoot and undershoot for several minutes until control is
achieved.
Heart Rate Control Stage:
The treadmill takes control of speed and incline, keeping the user’s heart rate within a few bpm of their target. When using the
Interval HRC Workout, the treadmill alternates between work and rest intervals.
Cool-Down:
At the end of the workout time or distance, the treadmill reduces the workout intensity by half and goes back into Manual
Control mode, where users directly control their cool-down.
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