ANT+ Sensors
About Heart Rate Zones
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Consult your physician to specify heart rate zones that are appropriate for your fitness level and health condition.
Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a specified range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity.
How do heart rate zones affect your fitness goals? Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles:
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
•Training in specific heart rate zones can help you improve
cardiovascular capacity and strength.
• Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury.
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery
The heart rate monitor contains a user‑replaceable CR2032 battery.
Note: Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of batteries.
1.Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor.
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