Precor EFX 5.21, EFX 5.23 manual Heart Rate Program Tips

Heart Rate Program Tips

CAUTION: Consult your physician to determine the appropriate target heart rate for your age and fitness level. Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. Your maximum heart rate is equal to 220 minus your age.

The Basic HRC Program enhances your overall cardiovascular fitness level to help you achieve your weight loss and fitness goals. Read through the following tips before selecting a program. These tips provide general information regarding how the program functions. For more information and exercise suggestions, refer to the Precor web site at www.precor.com.

•The program provides a 3-minute warm-up period. During this time, you may change the resistance, but you cannot adjust the time. At the end of the warm-up period, the program automatically controls the resistance.

Note: The warm-up period ends and the program begins when the 3-minute period elapses or your target heart rate is maintained within +/- 2 beats per minute.

•Pressing the RESISTANCE arrow keys during the Basic HRC program adjusts your target heart rate.

•The program sets the default target heart rate as 70% of 220 minus your age. Changing your stride rate or ramp incline affects the unit’s ability to maintain your target heart rate in the preferred zone. It takes time for the EFX to readjust the resistance so that your heart rate remains on target. Check the SmartRate and the HEART RATE displays to see if you are maintaining your preferred zone and to determine your actual heart rate. For information about understanding your target heart rate, refer to Heart Rate Features.

•Automatic resistance changes appear in the RESISTANCE display.

•A cool-down period is incorporated into the program.

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