Pulse, Choosing a Program | Horizon Fitness PARAGON II guide

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PULSE

Shown as Beats Per Minute. Used to monitor your heart rate during your workout (displayed when contact is made with both grips).

CHOOSING A PROGRAM

Choose a Program by pressing the + or - speed buttons (P1 Manual - P6 Hill Run). Once the desired programs is selected, press the SELECT button.

CHOOSING THE TIME

Choose Time by pressing the

+or - speed buttons or use the default time. Once the desired

time is selected, press the START button.

FINISHING A WORKOUT

When your workout is finished, the treadmill console will beep and ‘END’ will be flashing in the Time window. Your work- out information will stay dis- played on the console for 30 seconds before it will reset.

TARGET HEART RATE ZONE

Your Target Heart Rate Zone is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zone will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a Target Heart Rate Zone of between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart rate. See the chart below for convenient reference. EXAMPLE for a 42-year old user: find AGE along the bottom of the chart (round to 40), follow AGE column up to the TARGET ZONE BAR. RESULTS: 60% of maximum Hear Rate = 108 Beats Per Minute, 75% of maximum Heart Rate = 135 Beat Per Minute.

Monitoring Your Heart Rate

Place the palm of your hands directly on the grip pulse handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to register. When griping the pulse handlebars, do not grip tightly. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure. Keep a loose, cupping hold. It is recommended that you hold the grip pulse handlebars only long enough to see your heart rate read- out on the console. You may experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the grip pulse handlebars.

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