Table 1 shows the percents used in calculating the heart rate target zones. While your heart rate remains within these zones, the corresponding light blinks and provide a visual cue.
The calculation used to determine your maximum aerobic heart rate is (220 minus your age). When you multiply it by the percent indicated in Table 1, you can understand the relation- ship between the pulsating LED and your target heart rate.
CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate or go above PEAK. If it does, immediately reduce your strides per minute, adjust the CrossRamp, or resistance to return your heart rate to your
Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs
Heart Rate Zone |
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Percent | LED Blinking | Label |
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Above 87 | Seventh | HIGH |
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85 to 87 | Sixth | PEAK |
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78 to 84 | Fifth | CARDIO |
70 to 77 | Fourth | CARDIO |
62 to 69 | Third | FATBURN |
55 to 61 | Second | FATBURN |
Below 55 | First | WARMUP |
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The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when:
•You press QUICKSTART at the banner.
•You do not enter your age before starting a program.
•You do not wear or improperly position the chest strap.
•You fail to grasp both
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