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The old motto, “no pain, no gain”, is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of exercising
comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate monitors. With
the proper use of a heart rate monitor, many people find that their choice of exercise intensity is either
too high or too low and exercise is much more enjoyable by maintaining their heart rate in the desired
benefit range.
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To determine the benefit range in
which you wish to train, you must first
determine your Maximum Heart Rate,
which is the highest your heart rate
should go to. This can be
accomplished by using the following
formula:
220 - User’s Age = Maximum Heart
Rate
(If you enter your age during
programming of the console the
console will perform this calculation
automatically).
This is used for the HR control
programs and also for the Heart rate
bar graph. After calculating your
Maximum Heart Rate, you can decide
upon which goal you would like to pursue. The two most popular goals of exercise are cardiovascular
fitness (training for the heart and lungs) and weight control. The black columns on the chart above
represent the Maximum Heart Rate for a person whose age is listed at the bottom of each column.
The heart rate training zone for either cardiovascular fitness or weight loss is represented by two
different lines, which cut diagonally through the chart. A definition of the lines’ goal is in the bottom
left-hand corner of the chart. If your goal is cardiovascular fitness or if it is weight loss, it can be
achieved by training at 80% or 60%, respectively, of your Maximum Heart Rate on a schedule
approved by your physician. Consult your physician before participating in any exercise program.
With all Heart Rate Control treadmills, you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using the
Heart Rate Control program. This function can be used during any of the different programs. The
Heart Rate Control program automatically controls incline.
CAUTION!
The target value used in HR-1 and HR-2 programs is a suggestion only for normal, healthy individuals.
Do not exceed your limits! You may not be able to obtain your chosen target. If in question, enter a
higher age value that will set a lower target goal.
Target Heart Rate
90
