USING THE HEART RATE ZONE TO MAXIMIZE WORKOUT BENEFITS
Research shows that keeping the heart rate within a certain range while exercising promotes muscular and cardiovascular conditioning for maximum health benefits. This range is between 60 percent and 85 percent of a given user’s theoretical maximum heart rate. The maximum rate varies by age. To calculate it, subtract the user’s age from the number 220.
For example, the theoretical maximum heart rate for a
(185 x .60) and 157 bpm (185 x .85).
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.
To monitor the heart rate during a workout, feel the pulse in the wrist or the carotid artery in the neck while looking at a watch. Count the number of pulse beats within one minute.
SWITCHING THE CONSOLE DISPLAY TO METRIC UNITS
By default, the bike’s console displays the workout statistic of distance in English units. It is possible to switch to metric units. When the console is shut down, remove the four screws that attach the console to the console support assembly column. Carefully turn the console upside down and flip the “English/Metric” switch that appears in the back of the con- sole to the “Metric” setting.
3.3WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS
INTERVAL
This workout combines “hills” and “valleys” of alternating high- and
RANDOM
When the user selects a RANDOM workout, the bike computer automatically generates various profiles, each offering a different combination of resistance levels. This choice of profiles adds variety to the workout routine.
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