Life Fitness T9i Treadmill User Manual


 
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EART RATE ZONE TRAINING® EXERCISE
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HY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING® EXERCISE?
Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to
monitor 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
(HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The Life Fitness Treadmill features five exclu-
sive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training+ exer-
cise:
• 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
designing 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 telemetry chest strap, or grip the Lifepulse
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sors, to enable the treadmill’s on-board computer to monitor the
heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts
the incline level to maintain the target heart rate based on the
actual heart rate.
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to
220 minus an individual’s age.
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