Oregon Scientific SE300 Introduction, Training Information HOW the Heart Rate Monitor Helps YOU

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Heart Rate Monitor Watch (SE300) as your sports fitness product of choice.

IMPORTANT This product is for sport purposes only and it is not meant to replace any medical advice.

This manual contains important safety and care information, and provides step-by-step instructions for using this product. Read the manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place in case you need to refer to it later.

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, maximize your workout 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 heartbeat 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 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.

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