Precor EFX manual Using SmartRate

Using SmartRate

The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific needs. When a heart rate signal is detected, a single LED blinks and indicates the zone that your heart rate is in.

Important: To use the SmartRate feature, you must enter your age during program selection. Refer to Selecting a Program.

The following table shows the percents used in calculating the heart rate target zones. While your heart rate remains within these zones, the corresponding light blinks and provides a visual cue.

CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate or go above PEAK. If it does, immediately reduce the intensity of your workout to return your heart rate to your physician-recommended target zone.

Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs

Heart Rate Zone	LED Lit	Target Zone Label
Percent
Below 55	First	WARMUP
55 to 61	Second	FAT BURN
62 to 69	Third	FAT BURN
70 to 77	Fourth	CARDIO
78 to 84	Fifth	CARDIO
85 to 87	Sixth	PEAK
Above 87	Seventh	HIGH

The SmartRate indicator lights do not blink when:

You do not wear or improperly position the chest strap. Or, you fail to grasp both touch-sensitive grips for five to ten seconds.

You do not enter your age during an exercise session.

For example, pressing QUICKSTART at the Precor banner causes the Manual Program to begin. Your age has not been entered and is considered a null value. Your heart rate will appear in the HEART RATE display when you hold onto the touch-sensitive grips or wear a chest strap, but none of the SmartRate LEDs blink because the appropriate calculations have not been made.

Note: You can remedy this situation by choosing a program using one of the PROGRAMS keys and entering your time, weight, and age.

User's Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 15