CHAPTER 4: PROGRAMMING & OPERATION
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HEART RATE MONITORING
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This bike can monitor a user’s heart rate using either a Polar® compatible chest strap or the metal grips on the hand rails
(called contact heart rate or CHR pads). A chest strap transmits the user’s heart rate to the bike via radio, and the CHR
pads connect to a special computer circuit to extract the user’s heart rate.
Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitoring:
Although this bike functions fine without using the heart rate monitoring feature, this kind of
monitoring gives valuable feedback on the user’s effort level. Chest strap monitoring also allows
users to use Heart Rate Control, the most advanced exercise control system available.
When users wear a Polar® compatible transmitter strap, the bike will display the user’s heart
rate as a digital beats-per-minute (bpm) readout.
The transmitter strap should be worn directly against the user’s skin, about 1-2 inches
below the pectoral muscles/breast line. Women should be careful to place the
transmitter below their bra line.
Initially the transmission signal for heart rate may be erratic or non-existent. Some moisture is
necessary between the strap and the user’s skin for proper transmission. Sweat from exercise
works best, but ordinary tap water may be used prior to the workout if desired.
A Note on Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitoring:
The chest strap produces a radio signal that the bike reads and registers as the user’s heart rate. The accuracy of a reading
may be affected when outside interference is present.
Contact Heart Rate (CHR):
The CHR system will let the user monitor their heart rate without wearing a chest strap. When using the CHR system
users should gently grasp the CHR pads with both hands. Within 30 seconds, the user’s heart rate should be displayed as a
digital bpm readout (during the first 30 seconds the system is analyzing and locking in the user’s heart rate). Users should
exercise with smooth body motions and breathe regularly. It is best to avoid talking while using the CHR system, as
talking will cause unrepresentative heart rate spikes of 5 to 10 bpm. To ensure an accurate reading, the user’s hands should
be clean, free of both dirt and hand lotions.
A Note on CHR Accuracy:
CHR monitoring may be less accurate than chest strap monitoring since the heart rate signals are much stronger at the
chest.
HEART RATE CONTROL (HRC):
Introduction:
You are now the owner of the most sophisticated Heart Rate Control equipment 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 adjustment free heart rate controlled workout. By training at a specific target heart rate, users can
exercise at a more efficient cardiovascular level.
