Cateye EC-C400 Maximum Heart Rate, Difference between heart rate and pulse rate, Pulse Limit

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Target Pulse Rate Chart

Maximum

pulse

 

 

 

 

rate

 

 

(204 - 0.

 

 

69 x

 

 

Age)

 

Pulse

 

 

limit

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(190

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Age)

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Age)

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rate

 

 

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Age

Terminology

Maximum Heart Rate

The heart rate increases according to the intensity of exercise, there is how- ever a limit. The maximum heart rate that a person can sustain is called the "maximum heart rate". Generally the heart rate declines as we get older, this differs however between individuals, and is largely due to how much one ex- ercises.

The difference between heart rate and pulse rate

The heart rate is the rate of the heart beat per minute measured by an electrocardiograph. On the other hand, the pulse rate is measured as fol- lows.

By palpating an artery near the skin surface, such as the carotid artery, mea- sure the pulse count of a blood vessel.

Transmit a sensor light to an earlobe or finger tip, and measure the pulse

count via the subtle changes of the sensor light transmission caused by the heart beat.

Although the measurement principle and method are different, both the heart and pulse rates have the same value per minute, and are therefore regarded as synonymous.

Since earlobes move very little during exercise and are not influenced very much by physical movement, it is appropriate to use an earlobe to mea- sure the pulse rate during exercise. The EC-C400 Ergometer therefore measures the pulse rate by detecting changes in the circulation of the ear- lobe.

Pulse Limit

For the relation between the maximum heart rate and age, "220 - Age", "204 - 0.69 x Age", and other formulas are used as standard. In this model, the 95% of the "204 - 0.69 x Age" is referred to as the "Pulse Limit", which is considered to be maximum pulse rate at which a person can carry out exercise safely.

Target Pulse Rate

The pulse rate to maintain during exercise as a target is called the "target pulse rate". In the "HR control training" program, this pulse rate is auto- matically maintained. However, even with other programs, always be con- scious of your target pulse rate during exercise. Refer to the illustration on the left.

Exercise Level Based on the Pulse Rate

Pulse rate increases according to the intensity of the exercise. In other words, the pulse rate during exercise is a measure for the exercise level. The exercise level can be expressed in percentages by using the following formula.

Exercise level(%) =

Pulse rate during exercise - Pulse rate at rest

x 100

Maximum heart rate - Pulse rate at rest

 

 

Therefore, if you want to determine the target exercise level (target pulse rate) from the pulse rate, you can calculate as follows.

Target pulse rate = (maximum heart rate - pulse rate at rest)

x

Exercise level(%)

+ pulse rate at rest

100

 

 

If you are a beginner, you can start the exercise with a target pulse rate of "160 - your age". If you can continue your exercise at the target pulse rate of "180 - your age", your exercise can be considered effective enough. Up- grade your exercise gradually so that you can reach the suggested final target of "190 - your age".

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Contents UPRIGHTEC-C4OOBIKE Contents HOW to USE this ManualIntroduction Main body Control unit Part NamesLCD Start Guide Starting with Assembly Attach the rear leg Attach the front legMount the handlebar post Mount the saddleAttach the pedals Install the control unitAdjust the saddle height 2HOW to Adjust Each PartAdjust the handlebar height Adjust the handlebar angleAdjust the saddle angle Connect the pulse sensor Adapting the Pulse SensorHandling of sensor cable Use pulse earlobe sensor during exerciseTrying OUT the EC-C400FOR the First Time Turn on power and attach earlobe sensorInsert the start card the red card provided Check the screen displayLCD Press the Start button to startFinish your training Bring up the calories display by pressing Mode buttonFitness Test physical fitness test 6 Kinds of ProgramsHR control training training at a constant pulse rate Hill training training by cycling up mountainsQuick start training at any desired pedal resistance Interval training exercise + relief periodsTurn on the power supply Using the EC-C400WITHOUT a Data CardSelect a training program Input training conditions Finish your exercise Start your exerciseCheck your exercise record by scrolling the screen Operation Guide Page Training goals 1TRAINING GoalsDifference between heart rate and pulse rate Maximum Heart RatePulse Limit Target Pulse RateHR control training 2YOUR Strength Level and Training IndexConstant wattage control training Hill trainingQuick start training Interval trainingSelect the Fitness test program 3FITNESS TestInput the conditions Start the programFinish the Fitness test Test result display and cool downEnd the program Physical Fitness Level PFL 4FITNESS TestMaximum Oxygen Uptake MOU Maximum Physical Work Capacity PWC maxMale≥ Test ProtocolSelect the HR control training program 5HR Control TrainingStart the warm-up Finish your exercise Continue the training, maintaining the target pulseSelect the Constant wattage control training program 6CONSTANT Wattage Control TrainingIbly, and the pedal resistance drops to the minimum Continue the training, maintaining the wattageSelect the Hill training program 7HILL TrainingInput training conditions Start the trainingContinue the training Select the Interval training program 8INTERVAL TrainingContinue the training by repeating exercise and rest Select the Quick start program 9QUICK StartCool-down display or the end display Specify program 10HOW to Make a Data CardSpecify age Specify exercise timeSample data cards Specify training targetReference Guide Page CHEST-BELT Heart Rate Sensor Use the wireless chest-belt heart rate sensorFunction of the chest-belt heart rate sensor Before putting on the chest-belt heart rate sensorReplace the electrode belt Replace the batteryOther Useful Functions Change the units of weightChange the units of resistance of pedaling Troubleshooting TroubleshootingAbout the repair service warranty Daily Maintenance Repair Service WARRANTY/ADDITIONAL PartsAccessories/Consumable Parts Additional PartsProduct Specifications 066660051 E