Precor M9.25i Understanding Smart Rate, Utilizing the Cardiovascular Course and Fitness Test

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CAUTION: Keep in mind that the Smart Rate® zones are approximations. Always check with your physician to learn what the appropriate heart rate is for your level of fitness. Do not push yourself beyond the recommended range.

Understanding Smart Rate®

The M9.25i software incorporates the latest in cardiac monitoring to provide Smart Rate®—a visual aid that lets you know what your heart rate is doing. When you use the Precor Heart Rate Option, the graph on the display lights up with colored cells to show your exercise intensity. The blinking cell indicates where you are within that zone.

Smart Rate simplifies the correlation between heart rate and exercise. You don’t have to stop concentrating on your workout to find your pulse anymore. It is displayed right in front of you along with the Smart Rate zone.

When you use the Cardiovascular Course or Weight Loss Program, the M9.25i software monitors and maintains your heart rate in the target zone best suited for your specific needs.

Smart Rate uses your age and your maximum aerobic heart rate to calculate a zone (weight loss or cardiovascular) and places the blinking cell that symbolizes your heart rate in the correct area. Use Smart Rate during your workout with any M9.25i program to maximize your weight loss or cardiovascular fitness regimen.

When you maintain your heart rate between 70% and 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate, you are improving your overall cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory fitness level. If you maintain your heart rate between 55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate, you are burning enough calories that, when continued on a regular basis for 30 minutes or more, provides the greatest fat- burning (weight loss) benefits.

Utilizing the Cardiovascular Course and Fitness Test

The Precor Cardiovascular Course and the Fitness Test have been designed from research conducted at the world-renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research. Both the program and the test must be used in conjunction with the Precor Heart Rate Option.

You can use the Cardiovascular Course to maximize your aerobic workout. Once you start the program, the M9.25i software automatically adjusts the incline (or prompts you to adjust the speed, if necessary) to keep your heart rate within the cardiovascular heart rate zone.

Note: You can override the incline any time during your workout, but doing so may change the target zone that your heart rate is in.

You can take the Fitness Test to determine your cardiovascular fitness level. The Fitness Test measures the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use for energy production during exercise. The higher the amount of oxygen that the body can use, the greater your ability to exercise for prolonged periods without tiring.

The Fitness Test determines heart rate response to varying levels of exercise. It’s a simple procedure that reveals valuable information about your current fitness level. Your results classify you in one of three fitness categories (see Tables 1 and 2 in Taking the Fitness Test), which are based on the Cooper Institute’s eight-year study of over 13,000 men and women.

Before using the Cardiovascular Course or performing the Fitness Test, take time to read the following guidelines.

Consult with your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise. Do not use the Cardiovascular Course or perform the Fitness Test until authorized by your physician.

Slow down and stop the test immediately if you experience any pain or abnormal symptoms.

The ideal time to perform the Fitness Test is in the morning, prior to any physical exertion, and in a well-ventilated room with a temperature around 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius).

Gently stretch you lower body and back before and after the test to help prevent stiffness or soreness.

Know your heart rate (pulse) and your physician-recommended heart rate training zone. Individual heart rates vary according to several physiological factors and may not correspond directly with the tables provided.

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Contents USA Important Safety Instructions Personal Safety Information Regarding Use in the U.S.A. and Canada Grounding Instructions Débranchez avant de réparerWorking Out on the M9.25i Low Impact Treadmill Table of ContentsSetting Up the Low Impact Treadmill Precor Smart Rate and Cardiologic SystemBefore You Begin Unpacking the M9.25i Low Impact TreadmillDiagram Hardware KitAssembly Instructions Setting Up the Low Impact TreadmillInstallation Requirements To assemble the M9.25i treadmill, take the following stepsHood Lower boardSecure Diagram Bottle cage Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt If the running belt,… ThenUsing the Low Impact Treadmill Locating the on and OFF SwitchUsing the Magnetic Safety Key Left Window Understanding the Electronic ConsoleDisplays on the Electronic Console DisplaysTotal caloric burn Smart RateRight Window Keys on the Electronic Console Changing the Display to U.S. Standard or Metric Working Out on the M9.25i Low Impact Treadmill Select AGE Select Program Straddle belt Select User I.D Select WeightTurn OFF treadmill Remove Safety Key. Store in secure place Start working outEnding Your Workout Pausing Your WorkoutCooling Down After Your Workout To end your workout, take the following stepsUsing the Quick Start Feature Using the Random Course Creating Custom CoursesUsing Your Custom Course Using the Manual Course Program Using the Preprogrammed CoursesUsing the Interval Courses To set the interval for a course, take the following stepsUtilizing the cardiovascular course Precor Smart Rate and CardiologicTM SystemWearing the Chest Strap Transmitter Buckle the strap around your chest. The strap should feelUnderstanding Smart Rate Utilizing the Cardiovascular Course and Fitness TestUsing the M9.25i Cardiovascular Course Taking the Fitness Test Age in Years Low Fitness Medium Fitness High Fitness Using the Weight Loss Program Correcting Inconsistent Heart Rate ReadingsTroubleshooting Heart Rate Error Messages Message Test INCOMPLETE-YOU Must not StopMessage SORRY-TEST INVALID-MUST Complete AT Least 2 Stages Page Trapezius Darkened areas in Diagram 15 indicate the muscles improvedGetting the Most Out of Your Workout How Hard Should I Exercise?Heart Rate Training Zone How Long Should I Exercise? How Often Should I Exercise?To replace the battery, take the following steps Cleaning the EquipmentChanging the Battery in the Chest Strap Battery caseStoring the Chest Strap Aligning the Running BeltAdjusting the Tension of the Belt Obtaining Service Displaying the Odometer and Software VersionUSA