LifeCore Fitness VST-V8, User'S Product Manual

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H.R.C. Program

: H.R.C. programs are based off of user profile information. Heart rate control 

programs are designed to keep you training at your chosen heart rate level. The console will adjust the 
resistance level automatically to ensure the target heart rate is achieved and maintained during the 
entire program. 

Your target heart rate, the intensity needed to improve cardiovascular fitness, depends primarily on 
your age and not your state of fitness. It is calculated as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, 
estimated as 220 minus your age. It is most effective to train at your target heart rate between 60% and 
85% of your maximum heart rate. In order to get the most accurate reading, it is recommended to enter 
your age before your workout.

Note: A heart rate monitoring device must be used for the program to work. For better results, a chest 
strap is recommended for this operation. It is also important to consult your physician before performing 
any heart rate based training program.  
 
Note: Only a 122k heart rate transmitter will work with the VST.  

 
When the adjustment dial is rotated during the category selection mode and H.R.C. program category 
name is lit; press the ENTER key to enter H.R.C. programs. Rotate the adjustment dial to toggle 
through the 4 H.R.C. programs. The dot matrix profile will show the selected H.R.C. program: 55%, 
75%, 90% or Target. Press ENTER to confirm the program.     
 
Example: 220 - (Age 45) = 175   X multiplied by (55% or 75% or 90%)  (Percentage 55%) = 96 bpm 

 
Check page 19 for further assistance 
 

I. 

(TAG) Target Heart Rate Program: 

Press the ENTER key to select the TAG program; then setup your own heart rate goal. The Pulse 
window will blink with the pulse value. Rotate the adjustment dial to adjust the value and press ENTER 
to confirm. The range of pulse which can be selected is 30 – 230 bpm. 

After pulse entry, time window will flash with 0:00 or last entered time. Rotate the adjustment dial to 
adjust the time and press ENTER to confirm.  After time entry, the program setup is now completed. 
Press START/STOP to begin this program. 

II. 

55%; 75% & 90% Max Heart Rate Program:  

As previously mentioned, a users max heart rate is equal to = 220 – age; 55%, 75% and 90% programs 
are based off of your user profile setting (age), and when you enter into this program the heart rate 
percentage will automatically be calculated. The calculated heart rate will be displayed in the pulse 
window.  
 
Rotate the adjustment dial till the desired percentage program is lit. Press the ENTER key to select one 
of these three programs; the next step is setting up program time. Time window will flash with 0:00 or 
last entered time. Rotate the adjustment dial to adjust the time and press ENTER to confirm.  After time 
entry, the program set up is now complete. Press START/STOP to begin this program.