Precor M9.35I manual Using SmartRate, Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs

Using SmartRate

The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific needs. All 15 LEDs may light during a workout. When the treadmill detects a heart rate, a single LED blinks and indicates the zone that your heart rate is in, either weight loss or cardiovascular.

The 15 LEDs in the SmartRate display are color-coded. A pulsating red LED indicates you are outside the recommended heart rate target zone. Yellow LEDs indicate when you are exercising within the weight loss zone. Green LEDs indicate when you are exercising within the cardiovascular zone.

Refer to Table 1 to see the relationship between the pulsating LED and your target heart rate.

The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when:

•You press QUICKSTART at the banner.

•You bypass the AGE prompt.

•You do not wear or improperly position the chest strap.

•You fail to grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips for five to ten seconds.

Note: Review the information on the QUICKSTART card that accompanies your literature packet. It explains how to adjust the chest strap.

Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs

Heart Rate Zone
Percent	LED Lit	LED Blinking
Below 50	First	Red
50 to 54	Second	Red
55 to 57	Third	Yellow
58 to 60	Fourth	Yellow
61 to 63	Fifth	Yellow
64 to 66	Sixth	Yellow
67 to 69	Seventh	Yellow
70 to 71	Eight	Green
72 to 74	Ninth	Green
75 to 76	Tenth	Green
77 to 79	Eleventh	Green
80 to 81	Twelfth	Green
82 to 84	Thirteenth	Green
85 to 87	Fourteenth	Red
Above 87	Fifteenth	Red

CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. If it does, immediately reduce your speed or, if possible, adjust the incline to return your heart rate to your physician-recommended target zone.

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 14