Spirit XE395 Heart Rate Programs, You can decide upon which goal you would like to pursue

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Heart Rate Programs

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 usual choice of exercise intensity was 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 minus your age.This will give you the Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)for someone of your age.To determine the effective heart rate range for specific goals you simply calculate a percentage of your MHR.Your Heart rate training zone is 50% to 90% of your maximum heart rate. 60% of your MHR is the zone that burns fat while 80% is for strengthening the cardio vascular system.This 60% to 80% is the zone to stay in for maximum benefit.

For someone who is 40 years old their target heart rate zone is calculated:

220 – 40 = 180 (maximum heart rate)

180 x .6 = 108 beats per minute

(60% of maximum)

180 X .8 = 144 beats per minute

(80% of maximum)

So for a 40 year old the training zone would be 108 to 144 beats per minute.

If you enter your age during programming the console will perform this calculation automatically. Entering your age is used for the Heart Rate programs. After calculating your MHR

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 MHR 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 defini- tion 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 80% or 60%, respectively, of your MHR on a schedule approved by your physician. Consult your

physician before participating in any exercise program.

With all Spirit Fitness Heart Rate programs ellipticals you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using the Heart Rate program.This function can be used during manual mode or during any of the nine different programs.The Heart Rate program automatically controls

resistance at the pedals.

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Contents XE395 Elliptical Trainer Page Table of Contents XE395 Elliptical Trainer Product Registration Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Think SafetyImportant Electrical Instructions Grounding InstructionsImportant Operation Instructions Assembly Tools Assembly InstructionsAssembly Video Pre-Assembly Incline Rail & Console Mast HardwareXE 395 Elliptical Trainer Swing Arms #103 mmConnecting Arm Plastic Parts XE 395 Elliptical Trainer Product Features FootpadsConsole Muscle Activation FigureYour PowerConsole OperationQuick Start Basic InformationProgramming The Console Entering a Program And Changing SettingsProgram Keys Manual Preset Programs HillStrength Programming Preset Programs Custom User Defined Programs Heart Rate Programs You can decide upon which goal you would like to pursueRate of Perceived Exertion Erratic Operation Using a Heart Rate TransmitterWearing The Chest Strap Heart Rate Program Operation General Maintenance Engineering Mode MenuManufacturer’s Limited Warranty Elliptical Warranty Effective September 15All Rights Reserved Rev