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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. With the proper use of a heart rate monitor, many people
find that their choice of exercise intensity is either too high or too low and exercise is
much more enjoyable by maintaining their heart rate in the desired benefit range.
To determine the benefit range in which you wish to train, you must first determine
your Maximum Heart Rate.
This can be accomplished
by using the following
formula: 220 - User’s Age =
Maximum Heart Rate. If you
enter your age during
programming of the console
the console will perform this
calculation automatically.
This is used for the HR
control programs and also
for the Heart rate bar graph
(XT600/ 800 only) 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
cardiovascular 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 90% or 70%, respectively, of your
Maximum Heart Rate on a schedule approved by your physician. Consult your physician
before participating in any exercise program.
With all Spirit 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 nine different programs. The Heart Rate Control program
automatically controls incline.
CAUTION!
The target value used in H-1 and H-2 programs is a suggestion only for normal, healthy
individuals. Do not exceed your limits! You may not be able to obtain your chosen target.
If in question, enter a higher age value that will set a lower target goal.
Target Heart Rate