Warning about Pulse and Heart Rate Monitoring
CAUTION:
Pulse and heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Excessive training can lead to serious injury or even death.
If you feel unwell or faint, stop training immediately. Ensure that all users of your exercise device are aware of this information,
understand it, and follow it without hesitation.
Pulse Rate Monitoring Using Hand Sensors
Most exercise equipment is equipped with hand pulse sensors, typically located in the cockpit or integrated into the handrails.
These hand sensors are used for short-term determination of the pulse rate. To measure your pulse rate, cover the sensors
with both hands simultaneously. After a brief period, the display will show the current pulse rate. This measuring system is
based on changes in electrical skin resistance, which is measured by the hand sensors due to the heartbeat and resulting
blood pressure fluctuations. These changes are combined to provide an average value, which is then displayed as the current
pulse rate.
ATTENTION
For a significant portion of the population, the pulse-induced change in skin resistance is so minimal that usable values
cannot be obtained from the measurement results. Additionally, calluses on the palms, damp hands, and body shakes, which
are often inevitable during various forms of exercise, can interfere with accurate measurements. In such cases, the displayed
pulse value may be incorrect or not shown at all.
If you encounter a faulty or failed measurement, please check whether this issue occurs only with one individual or with
several people. If the pulse display doesn't work correctly in isolated cases, it indicates that the device is not defective.
In such instances, we recommend using a chest belt as an accessory to achieve consistently accurate pulse display. This is
available as an accessory.
Heart Rate Measurement using a Chest Belt
Many MAXXUS® training devices come equipped with a standard receiver. To wirelessly measure your heart rate, we
recommend using an uncoded POLAR® chest strap exclusively. The chest belt is available as an accessory.
This type of measurement, known for its ECG accuracy, directly captures the heart rate from the skin using a transmitter
chest belt. The chest belt then transmits the pulse to the built-in cockpit receiver through an electromagnetic field.
For heart rate-controlled programs, we always recommend using a chest belt to measure your heart rate.
ATTENTION
The determination of the current heart rate using a chest belt is solely intended for displaying the heart rate during exercise.
This value does not provide any information about the safety and effectiveness of the training. Additionally, this type of
measurement is not designed or suitable for medical diagnostic purposes.
Therefore, it is important to consult with your family doctor to determine the most suitable approach for you and create an
exercise plan before you start exercising. This especially applies to individuals who:
- Have been physically inactive for an extended period
- Are overweight
- Are older than 35 years
- Have high or low blood pressure
- Have heart problems
If you are wearing a pacemaker or a similar device, it is important to discuss this with your medical specialist before using
a heart rate chest belt.
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