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 HILLTM | • EXTREME HEART RATETM |
• CARDIO | • HEART RATE INTERVALTM |
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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.
To change the target heart rate during a workout, simply enter a new target heart rate using the NUMERIC keypad.
To switch between programs during a workout, use the WORK- OUT SELECTION keys.
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the telemetry chest strap, or grip the LifepulseTM sen- sors, to enable the treadmill’s
†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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