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Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to
monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the
Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training® approach to exercise.
Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or
increasing cardiovascular fitness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum
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(HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The Life Fitness Treadmill features five exclu-
sive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone T exer-
cise:
• FAT BURN
• HEART RATE HILL
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• EXTREME HEART RATE
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• CARDIO
• HEART RATE INTERVAL
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Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, titled
The Workouts
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NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and
designing a workout program.
To change the target heart rate during a workout, simply enter a
new target heart rate using the NUMERIC keypad.
To switch between programs during a workout, use the WORK-
OUT SELECTION keys.
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart
rate. Wear the telemetry chest strap, or grip the Lifepulse
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sors, to enable the treadmill’s on-board computer to monitor the
heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts
the incline level to maintain the target heart rate based on the
actual heart rate.
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Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to
220 minus an individual’s age.
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