900Er Owner’s Manual
For example, if the heart rate target is 132 BPM, and the user’s pulse begins to fall, the 900Er computer will slowly increase the load. Eventually, the amount of work being performed by the user will increase and so will the heart rate. Conversely, if the user’s heart rate climbs above the target zone, the load will be reduced, ultimately decreasing the user’s heart rate.
The advantages of heart rate control programs are the simplicity and accuracy by which the ideal cardio‐vascular training zone is maintained thereby offering a very efficient workout.
For the interactive heart rate programs to operate, the computer must receive a heart rate signal from the touch heart rate sensors or optional chest strap transmitter. If no signal is detected, the program will not start, the Pulse field will display ”‐ ‐ ‐“ and the heart symbol will not be lit.
For the greatest cardio‐vascular benefit, most persons should target a heart rate that is between 60% and 85% of their calculated maximum heart rate. An individual’s calculated maximum heart rate is estimated at 220 Bpm, minus their age. It is unsafe to exceed 90% of this calculated heart rate. The 900Er elliptical is programmed to warn the user if the heart rate exceeds 95% of their maximum.
When the user’s heart rate reaches or exceeds 95% of calculated maximum, the Pulse display will blink three (3) times, followed by two beeps. The warning will repeat every three minutes if the heart rate is maintained.
NOTE: The computer bases all heart rate targets and maximums on the data entered during the program Setup mode. For an effective and safe workout, please enter the correct data for the current user.
NOTE: It is unsafe to exceed 95% of your calculated maximum heart rate. Please consult your physician before performing any heart rate based training program.
See the sections titled Heart Rate is an Important Key to Your Exercise and Your Estimated Maximum Heart Rate & Target Training on Zone page 17 for more information regarding target heart rate calculations.
Target Heart Rate Program
The Target Heart Rate program allows the user to select their target heart rate. The console will automatically adjust the load the keep the heart rate within four (4) Bpm of the desired goal. During the program, the user can adjust the heart rate target between 60% and 85% of their calculated maximum heart rate by pressing the UP/DOWN keys.
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