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CAUTION:
The pulse rate monitoring system may be inaccurate. Excessive
training can cause serious injury or even death. If you feel unwell, lightheaded,
nauseous, or if you experience chest pain or shortness of breath, stop training
immediately. Make sure all users of this treadmill are familiar with this information,
understand it, and apply it unconditionally.
PULSE RATE MONITORING USING THE HAND SENSORS
The Swift is equipped with pulse sensors integrated into the handrails. These
sensors are used for short-term determination of the pulse rate. To do this, you
need to cover the sensors with both hands at the same time. The pulse measuring
system is based on changes in electrical skin resistance measured by the hand
sensors due to the heartbeat and blood pressure fluctuations. These changes
are summarized as a mean value and shown after a short time on the display as
the current pulse rate.
CAUTION:
For large parts of the population, the pulse-induced skin resistance
change is so minimal that usable values cannot be derived from the measurement
results. Also callouses on the palms, damp hands, and body tremors may prevent
correct measurement. In such cases, the pulse value may be displayed incorrectly
or not at all.
If the pulse fails to display or displays incorrectly, check to see if the same problem
occurs for other users. If the problem occurs only with one user, the treadmill is
not defective.
CAUTION:
The sensors measure pulse only for the purpose of displaying the
current pulse during exercise. This value says nothing about the safety and
effectiveness of the training. Also, this type of measurement is in no way
designed or suitable for medical diagnostic purposes.
Therefore, it is important to discuss with your physician the most suitable exercise
type, duration, and exertion level for you and to create a suitable exercise plan
before you begin using the Swift. This applies especially to those who:
• Are older than 35 years
• Have blood pressure that is too high or too low
• Have heart problems
• Are overweight
• Have not been physically active for a long period of time
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PREPARING FOR TRAINING
If you have not done endurance or cardio training for a long period of time, you should
make an appointment with your physician for a checkup and to discuss your training
goals. This is especially important for people who are over 35, overweight, or have
heart/circulatory problems.
TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS
HYDRATION
Adequate hydration is essential before and during exercise. During a training session
of 30 minutes it is possible to lose up to 4 cups of liquid. You should drink about
1.5 cups 30 minutes before beginning exercise. Take care to maintain balanced
hydration during the workout.
TRAINING FREQUENCY
Experts recommend endurance training 3–4 days a week to keep your cardiovascular
system fit. The more you train, the faster you will achieve your training goals.
However, it is important to plan sufficient breaks, to give your body enough time for
rest and recovery. After each training session, you should take at least one day off.
EXERCISE INTENSITY
Many beginners make the mistake of training too intensely. If your goal is to run a
marathon, your training intensity will certainly be high. However, most people have
training goals such as weight reduction, cardiac/exercise training, stress reduction,
and therefore should exercise at a lower intensity. We recommend aiming for the
appropriate target heart rate for your particular training goal. See
PULSE AND
HEART RATE
on page 25 for more information.
DURATION OF INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SESSIONS
For optimal endurance or weight-reduction training, the duration of each training
session should be 25–60 minutes. Beginners and those who have not exercised
regularly for a long period of time should start with short training sessions of 10
minutes or less in the first week and slowly increase training duration week to week.
TRAINING DOCUMENTATION
To stay motivated and to evaluate the success of your training, create a training
plan before beginning a new exercise routine. In your plan, document data from
each training session, such as distance, training time, pulse, as well as data, such as
body weight, blood pressure, resting heart rate (measured in the morning right after
waking up), and how you feel during exercise. See the
SAMPLE WEEKLY TRAINING
PLAN
on the bottom of page 29.
