Oregon Scientific SE188 Training Information HOW the Heart Rate Monitor Helps YOU, Training Tips

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2.Replace the old battery and close the battery door by twisting it clockwise until it is firmly in place.

IMPORTANT

•Remember to set the profiles after every battery replacement or reset.

TRAINING INFORMATION

HOW THE HEART RATE MONITOR HELPS YOU

A heart rate monitor is the most important tool in cardiovascular health and an ideal training partner. It enables you to see and monitor results. This helps you assess your past performance, maximise your work out and adapt your future exercise program to achieve your desired goals in a safer and more effective way.

When you exercise, the chest belt picks up your heartbeat and sends it to the watch. Now you can view your heart rate and start monitoring your performance based on your heart rate readings. As you get fitter, your heart will need to do less work and the speed of your heart rate will decrease. The reason for this is as follows:

•Your heart pumps blood to your lungs to obtain oxygen. Then, the oxygen rich blood will travel to your muscles. The oxygen is used as fuel and the blood leaves the muscles and returns to the lungs to begin the process again. As you get fit, your heart is able to pump more blood with every beat. As a result, your heart doesn’t have to beat as often to get the necessary oxygen to your muscles.

TRAINING TIPS

To gain the maximum benefit from your training program, and to ensure that you exercise safely, please observe the following guidelines:

•Start with a well-defined training goal, such as to lose weight, keep fit, improve health or compete in a sporting event.

•Select a training activity you enjoy, and vary your training activities to exercise different muscle groups.

•Start slowly, and then gradually step up your work out as you become fitter. Exercise regularly. To maintain a healthy cardio-vascular system, 20-30 minutes three times a week is recommended.

•Always allow at least five minutes before and after exercising for warm-up and cool-down.

•Measure your pulse after training. Then repeat the procedure again after three minutes. If it does not return to its normal resting rate, you may have trained too hard.

•Always check with your doctor before starting a vigorous training program.

AQUATIC AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

The watch is water-resistant up to 50 metres. The chest belt is water-resistant up to 10 metres, but should not be worn for underwater activities, as the heart rate transmission cannot occur under water. Refer to the table for proper use guidelines.

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