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3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training?
Research shows that exercising within a specific heart rate range is the optimal way to monitor exercise intensity and achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training exercise program.
Zone Training takes the guesswork out of working out by identifying specific ranges, or zones, in which to maintain a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results according to personal goals. In short, Zone Training all but eliminates under- and
For instance, if the primary goal is to burn fat, exercise at a level between 60% and 75% of your theoretical maximum heart rate†. To improve cardiovascular condition, you should work out at 75% to 85% of your theoretical maximum heart rate.
Life Fitness offers two exclusive programs designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training: Fat Burn and Cardio. Vary the focus of exercise activities by switching between the Fat Burn and Cardio program at any time during a workout or by entering a new target heart rate with the keypad.
Both the Fat Burn and Cardio programs measure heart rate. As you exercise, grasp the Lifepulse sensors (if so equipped) when prompted or simply wear an optional telemetry heart rate chest strap (on telemetry equipped models) and your heart rate will be transmitted to the
†(Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” as 220 minus your age.)
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