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The heart rate grips are located on the left and right handlebars that are positioned parallel to the walking
deck. You can periodically grasp both of these (palms over the steel sensors) until you see your current
heart rate. This readout is for reference only and should not be used medically in any way. It is not
recommended to use the heart rate grips if the treadmill belt is moving faster than 4 mph. This may cause
you to lose your balance.
The old
motto, “no pain,no gain”, is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of exercising
comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate monitors. With the
proper use of a heart rate monitor, many people find that their usual choice of exercise intensity was either
too low and the exercise is much more enjoyable by maintaining their heart rate in the desired benefit
range.
To determine the benefit range in which you wish to train, you must first determine your Maximum Heart
Rate. This can be accomplished by using the following formula: 220 minus your age. This will give you the
Maximum Heart rate (MHR) for someone of your age. To determine the effective heart rate range for specific
goals you simply calculate a percentage your MHR. Your Heart rate training zone is 50% to 90% of your
Maximum Heart rate. 60% of your MHR is the zone that burns fat while 80% is for strengthening the
cardiovascular system. This 60% to 80% is the zone to stay in for maximum benefit.
For someone who is 40 years old their target heart
rate zone is calculated:
220
– 40 = 180 (maximum heart rate)
180 x .6 = 108 beats per minute (60% of maximum)
180 X .8 = 144 beats per minute (80% of maximum)
So, for a 40-year-old the training zone would be 108 to
144 beats per minute.
After calculating your MHR you can decide upon
which goal you would like to pursue.
The two most popular reasons for, or goals, of exercise are cardiovascular fitness (training for the heart and
lungs) and weight control. The black columns on the chart above represent the Maximum Heart Rate for a
person whose age is listed at the bottom of each column. The training heart rate, for either cardiovascular
fitness or weight loss, is represented by two different lines that cut diagonally through the chart. A definition
of the lines’ goal is in the bottom left-hand corner of the chart. If your goal is cardiovascular fitness or if it is
weight loss, it can be achieved by training at 80% or 60%, respectively, of your Maximum Heart Rate on a
schedule approved by your physician. Consult your physician before participating in any exercise program.
With all Heart Rate Control programs you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using the Heart
Rate. This function can be used during manual mode or during any of the eleven different programs.
CAUTION!
The target value is a suggestion only for normal, healthy individuals.
Do not exceed your limits!
You may
not be able to obtain your chosen target. If in question, enter a higher age value that will set a lower target
goal.
HEART RATE
