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EART RATE ZONE TRAINING
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EXERCISE
3.1 WHY HEART RATE
ZONE TRAINING
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EXERCISE?
Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to moni-
tor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life
Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training® approach to exercise.
Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or
increasing cardiovascular fitness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum
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(HRmax),
and its value depends on the workout. The Life Fitness Treadmill features five exclusive workouts
designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training+ exercise:
• FAT BURN • HEART RATE HILL
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• EXTREME HEART RATE
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• CARDIO • HEART RATE INTERVAL
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Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, titled The Workouts.
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and design-
ing a workout program.
To change the target heart rate during a workout, simply enter a new target heart rate using the
NUMERIC keypad.
To switch between programs during a workout, use the WORK-
OUT SELECTION keys.
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart
rate. Wear the optional telemetry chest strap, or grip the
Lifepulse
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sensors, to enable the treadmill’s on-board computer
to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer auto-
matically adjusts the incline level to maintain the target heart rate
based on the actual heart rate.
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Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220
minus an individual’s age.