Using SmartRate
The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific needs. When a heart rate signal is detected, a single LED blinks and indicates the zone that your heart rate is in.
Important: To use the SmartRate feature, you must enter your age during program selection. Refer to Selecting a Program.
The following table shows the percents used in calculating the heart rate target zones. While your heart rate remains within these zones, the corresponding light blinks and provides a visual cue.
CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate or go above PEAK. If it does, immediately reduce the intensity of your workout to return your heart rate to your
Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs
Heart Rate Zone | LED Lit | Target Zone Label |
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Below 55 | First | WARMUP |
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55 to 61 | Second | FAT BURN |
62 to 69 | Third | FAT BURN |
70 to 77 | Fourth | CARDIO |
78 to 84 | Fifth | CARDIO |
85 to 87 | Sixth | PEAK |
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Above 87 | Seventh | HIGH |
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The SmartRate indicator lights do not blink when:
You do not wear or improperly position the chest strap. Or, you fail to grasp both
You do not enter your age during an exercise session.
For example, pressing QUICKSTART at the Precor banner causes the Manual Program to begin. Your age has not been entered and is considered a null value. Your heart rate will appear in the HEART RATE display when you hold onto the
Note: You can remedy this situation by choosing a program using one of the PROGRAMS keys and entering your time, weight, and age.
User's Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features | 15 |
