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Heart Rate Interactive Programming Introduction and
Overview (HR models only)
INTRODUCTION
The Smooth Heart Rate Interactive system is de-
signed to maximize your workout by monitoring
and adjusting the treadmill incline grade to main-
tain your target heart rate. Once you enter your
individual parameters for target heart rate, time,
distance, or maximum incline, the treadmill’s
computer takes over and automatically changes
the incline grade to keep you near your target
heart rate.
Warning: Consult your physician to deter-
mine your target heart rate.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Before selecting a Heart Rate Interactive pro-
gram or workout, it is important to use the tread-
mill several times in Manual mode while monitor-
ing your heart rate. A Heart Rate Chest Strap
Transmitter is included with all HR models.
It is suggested for the
Chest Strap
Transmitter
that you position the rectangular
transmitter as close to your heart as possible,
against the skin, 1-2 inches below the pectoral
muscles. For best results, moisten the back of
the transmitter with saline solution for a better
contact. The PULSE diode on the console will
blink when the unit is receiving from the Chest
Strap Transmitter.
Smooth Heart Rate Programs Overview
There are a total of 14 different Heart Rate Pro-
grams, divided into 3 groups, available on the
Smooth HR treadmills. The following is a brief
description of each the 3 groups.
Group 1—Time Based Target Heart Rate
Training
(HR Workouts 1 through 5)
These 5 programs are time based. You may
preset your target heart rate, maximum incline,
and time of workout. The distance traveled will
vary depending on speed.
Group 2—Distance Based Target Heart Rate
Training
(2 Mile, 4 Mile, 5K, and 10K)
These 4 programs are distance based. You may
your target heart rate, and maximum incline.
The duration of the workout will depend upon
your speed.
Group 3—Interval Time Based Target Heart
Rate Training
(Interval HR Programs 1 through 5)
Interval heart rate training takes your workout to
a new level. This type of training allows you to
program periods of rest between periods of
work. For each workout, you enter target heart
rate, maximum incline, duration of workout, and
duration of work and rest intervals. These time
based workouts will vary the distance traveled
depending upon your speed.
Heart Rate Monitoring Available in all other
programs (not interactive)
In addition to the Heart Rate Interactive pro-
grams in Groups 1 through 3, all other programs
allow heart rate monitoring. Whether you
choose Manual, Hill or Speed Intervals, Cardio-
vascular Workout, or User Programs, the Chest
Strap Transmitter will send a signal to allow
heart rate monitoring.
How the Heart Rate Interactive System
Works: Incline Grade Changes
To increase your heart rate toward your target,
the treadmill will gradually increase incline to the
maximum you set, in .5% increments.
To decrease your heart rate toward your target,
the treadmill will gradually decrease incline to
0%, in .5% increments.
Note: The Heart Rate Interactive programs
store your parameters once you have completed
a HR program. You do not need to re-enter data.
To quick start a previously completed program,
insert the Safety Key, select the program, and
press START.
