3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING® EXERCISE
3.1WHY 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†, and its value depends on the workout. The Life Fitness Treadmill features exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training® exercise. FAT BURN targets a recommended heart rate that is 65 percent of the theoretical maximum† (HRmax), and CARDIO targets 80 percent.
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
SELECTION ARROWS.
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workouts measure heart rate. Wear a telemetry chest strap to enable the treadmill's
computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The com- puter automatically adjusts the incline level to maintain the tar- get 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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