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When the you maintain your heart rate between 70% and 85%
of your maximum aerobic heart rate, overall improvement
occurs to your cardiorespiratory fitness level. If you maintain
your heart rate between 55% and 70% of your maximum
aerobic heart rate, you are burning enough calories that, when
continued on a regular basis for 30 minutes or more, provides
the greatest fat-burning (weight loss) benefits.
Utilizing the Heart Rate Capabiiity
You can make each program on the treadmill a heart rate
interactive course by monitoring and maintaining your heart
rate in the Smart Rate zone best suited for your specific needs.
Important: You can access the Smart Rate only if the optional
heart rate receiver is installed in your unit. The Smart Rate
indicator lights do not appear when you use Quick Start.
Before utilizing the heart rate capabilities (Smart Rate), take
time to read the following guidelines,
• Consult with your physician before engaging in any vigor¬
ous exercise. Do not use Smart Rate until authorized by
your physician.
• Slow down and stop the workout Immediately If you
experience any pain or abnormal symptoms.
• Gently stretch your lower body and back before and after
the test to help prevent stiffness or soreness.
• Know your heart rate (pulse) and your physician-recom¬
mended heart rate training zone. Individual heart rates vary
according to several physiological factors and may not
correspond directly with the programs provided.
• You should not use the heart rate interactive capabilities
(Smart Rate) if you are taking any medications that either
speed up or slow down your heart rate.
• Keep In mind that you are working with very sensitive
equipment and upper body movement should be kept to a
minimum,
• After putting on the chest strap, turn the treadmill ON,
stand on the siderails, and face the electronic console for a
minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the unit to acknowl¬
edge the presence of the transmitter.
While the software monitors your heart rate, you have the
capability to maintain it within the cardiovascular or weight loss
zones by changing the speed or incline (depending on the
course you are using). Increasing or decreasing these aspects
affects your work effort and heart rate. Digitally, your heart rate
can appear in the right window display. Use the CHANGE key
to highlight HEART RATE,
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