GENERAL HEART RATE TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS
To use the Heart Rate Training Program, it is important to determine your Target Heart Rate Zone, using the chart below. After determining your Target Zone, you should use the treadmill in MANUAL mode to see if the Target Zone you have selected is correct. This will give you a good base to start your Heart Rate Training. If you feel your Target Zone is too low or too high, keep using the treadmill in the MANUAL mode until you feel comfortable during your workout; then you can begin using the Heart Rate Training Program.
EXERCISE INTENSITY
To reap the most cardiovascular benefits from your workout, it is necessary to exercise within a recommended intensity. The three ways to monitor exercise intensity are Target Heart Rate, Perceived Exertion, and the Talk Test.
TARGET HEART RATE
Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Heart Rate will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. Exercise heart rate should range from 50 - 90% of the predicted maximum heart rate for most healthy adults. A guideline for Target Heart Rate follows:
50 - 60% Beginning Exercisers or Health Concerns
60 - 75% General Fitness or Weight Loss
75 - 90% Improve Aerobic Capacity or Athletic Performance
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