3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE
3.1WHY 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 fitness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum† (HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The Life Fitness Treadmill features five exclu- sive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training exer- cise:
• FAT BURN | • HEART RATE HILL | • EXTREME HEART RATE† |
• CARDIO | • HEART RATE INTERVAL |
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Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, titled 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
To change the target heart rate during a workout, simply enter a new target heart rate either by using the arrows on the Control Panel directly under the target heart rate, or by pressing the Target Heart Rate button on the Touchscreen, and readjusting the setup screen.
To switch between programs during a workout, use the CHANGE WORKOUT button.
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