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Target Heart Rate (HR models only)
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. Many people find their exercise much more enjoyable and effective by
maintaining their heart rate in the desired benefit range through the use of Heart Rate
Control.
To determine the benefit
range in which you wish
to train, you must first
determine your Maxi-
mum Heart Rate. This
can be accomplished by
using the following
formula: 220 - User’s
Age = Maximum Heart
Rate. After calculating
your Maximum Heart
Rate, you can decide
upon which goal you
would like to pursue.
The two most popular
reasons for, or goals of
exercise, are cardiovas-
cular 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 75% or 65%, respectively, of
your Maximum Heart Rate on a schedule approved by your physician. Consult your physi-
cian before participating in any exercise program.
With all Heart Rate Control treadmills, you may use the heart rate monitor feature without
using the Heart Rate Control program. This function can be used during manual mode or
during any of the eight different programs. The Heart Rate Control program automatically
controls incline and overrides manual adjustment of incline grade.
Note: Refer to Heart Rate Control Operation for computer calculated target heart
rate.
TARGET HEART RATE
TRAINING CHART
20 25 30 35 40 65 45 60 50 55
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Age of User
Heart Rate (Beats per Minute)
Maximum Heart Rate
CardiovascularWeight Loss