Precor C932 owner manual Heart Rate Capabilities, Using the Smartrate Feature

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Heart Rate Capabilities

You can make each program on the C932 a heart rate “interactive” course by monitoring and maintaining your heart rate in the SmartRate® zone best suited for your specific needs. You’ll need to obtain and wear a POLAR chest strap to activate the heart rate capabilities.

Note: The SmartRate® indicator lights do not appear if you press QuickStart as the PRECOR banner is scrolling across the display. Refer to Features on the Display Console for more information.

Before using the treadmill’s heart rate capabilities, take time to read the following guidelines.

•Consult with your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise. Do not use the Heart Rate Course or the treadmill’s heart rate capabilities until authorized by your physician.

•Slow down and stop immediately if you experience any pain or abnormal symptoms.

•Gently stretch your lower body and back before and after working out to help prevent stiffness or soreness.

•Know your heart rate (pulse) and your physician-recommended heart rate target zone. Individual heart rates vary according to several physiological fac- tors and may not correspond directly with the diagrams and tables provided.

•You should not use the heart rate capabilities if you are taking any medica- tions that either speed up or slow down your heart rate.

•Always face forward on your C932 and use the handrail for balance. Keep in mind that you are wearing sensitive equipment (the POLAR® chest strap) and upper body movement should be kept to a minimum.

•After putting on the chest strap, be sure that the C932 is ON. Face the display console for a minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to acknowledge the presence of the transmitter.

•Incorporate a cool-down period into your workout to help lower your heart rate and minimize muscle stiffness or soreness.

USING THE SMARTRATE® FEATURE

Add the benefit of SmartRate® to every course on the treadmill. Using SmartRate® as a visual cue helps you adjust your exercise routine to suit specific needs. SmartRate® simplifies the correlation between heart rate and exercise.You don’t have to stop concentrating on your workout to find your pulse. It is displayed right in front of you along with the SmartRate® zone. Once you begin a workout, a blinking segment in the bar graph appears on the display, if you indicated your age during the Setup prompts.The blinking segment indicates the zone that your heart rate is in: Weight Loss or Cardiovascular.

Note to Club owners, managers, and personal trainers: Review the informa- tion that accompanies the Precor Heart Rate System option. It explains how to adjust and use the chest strap.

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