Life Fitness R15 user manual Using Heart Rate Monitoring to Maximize Workout Benefits

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USING HEART RATE MONITORING TO MAXIMIZE WORKOUT BENEFITS

Research shows that keeping the heart rate within a certain range while exercising promotes muscular and cardiovascular conditioning for maximum health benefits. This range is between 60 percent and 85 percent of a given user’s theoretical maximum heart rate. The maximum rate varies by age. To calculate it, subtract the user’s age from the number 220.

For example, the theoretical maximum heart rate for a 35-year-old user would be 185 beats per minute (bpm) because

220-35=185. Therefore, the optimal heart rate range or zone for a 35-year-old user would be between 111 bpm (185 x .60) and 157 bpm (185 x .85).

NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.

To monitor heart rate during a workout, simply grasp the contact heart rate hand pulse sensors and view heart rate on the lower window of the console..

SWITCHING THE CONSOLE DISPLAY TO METRIC UNITS

By default, the bike’s console displays the workout statistic of distance in English units. It is possible to switch to metric units. When the console is shut down, remove the four screws that attach the console to the console support assembly column. Carefully turn the console upside down and flip the “English/Metric” switch that appears in the back of the console to the “Metric” setting. Re-attach the console to the support assembly column. Restart the bike.

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Contents E R M a N U a L International Offices Corporate HeadquartersPage Table of Contents Service and Technical Data C15 Getting Started Important Safety InstructionsSave These Instructions for Future Reference Setup Where to Place the Exercise BikeHOW to Stabilize the Exercise Bike Page Page Starting UP the Bike HOW to Adjust the Pedal StrapsDisplay Console Display Console OverviewDisplay Console Descriptions Page Water Bottle Holder and Reading Rack Hand Pulse Sensor System Heart Rate MonitoringWorkout Overviews WorkoutsSelecting and Using Quick Start Manual Mode Setting UP and Using the WorkoutsSelecting a Workout Entering a Workout DurationExplanation of Resistance Level Program Difficulty Level Resistance Level RangePausing a Workout Using Workouts in ProgressResetting a Workout Starting a WorkoutSwitching the Console Display to Metric Units Using Heart Rate Monitoring to Maximize Workout BenefitsInterval Workout DescriptionsRandom Explanation of Resistance Level ManualPeak Slope Challenge Workout Selections Using the Workouts ChartPreventative Maintenance Tips Service and Technical DataTroubleshooting the Hand Pulse Sensors Preventative Maintenance ScheduleProblem Solution Troubleshooting the Exercise BikeProblem Solution For Product Service Internationally HOW to Obtain Product ServiceWhat is Covered Warranty InformationChanges in Warranty not Authorized Model Lifetime Years Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications SpecificationsC15 Assembled Dimensions Page F E F I T N E S S . C O M
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