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TRAINING INFORMATION
HOW THE HEART RATE MONITOR HELPS YOU
A heart rate monitor is the most important tool in cardiovascular health and is an ideal training partner. It enables you to see and monitor results. This helps you assess your past performance, maximise your work out and adapt your future exercise program to achieve your desired goals in a safer and more effective way.
When you exercise, the chest belt picks up your heartbeat. Now you can be informed of your heart rate and start monitoring your performance based on your heart rate readings. As you get fitter, your heart will need to do less work and the speed of your heart rate will decrease. The reason for this is as follows:
•Your heart pumps blood to your lungs to obtain oxygen. Then, the
TRAINING TIPS
To gain the maximum benefit from your training program, and to ensure that you exercise safely, please observe the following guidelines:
•Start with a
to lose weight, keep fit, improve health or compete in a sporting event.
•Select an exercise type you enjoy, and vary
your exercise type to exercise different muscle groups.
•Start slowly, and then gradually step up your
work out as you become fitter. Exercise regularly. To maintain a healthy
•Always allow at least five minutes before
and after exercising for
•Measure your pulse after training. Then repeat the procedure again after three minutes. If it does not return to its normal resting rate, you may have trained too hard.
•Always check with your doctor before starting a vigorous training program.
PRECAUTIONS
To ensure you use your product correctly and safely, please observe the following guidelines:
•Clean the chest belt thoroughly after each
training session. Never store the product when wet.
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