3HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE
3.1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE?
Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a
workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training approach to
exercise.
Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fit-
ness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum† (HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The Life
Fitness Treadmill features five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone
Training exercise:
• FAT BURN • HEART RATE HILL • EXTREME HEART RATE
• CARDIO • HEART RATE INTERVAL
Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, The Workouts.
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.
The Heart Rate Zone Training workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the optional telemetry chest strap, or grip the
Lifepulse sensors, to enable the treadmill’s on-board computer to monitor the heart
rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts the incline level to main-
tain the target heart rate* based on the actual heart rate.
To change the target heart rate during a workout, simply enter a new target heart
rate by typing in the desired number on the numeric keypad or by pressing the Heart
Rate button on the Touchscreen.
To switch between programs during a workout, use the CHANGE WORKOUT
button.
†Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.
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* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURNworkout is 117. This
workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.