Heart Rate Control - Smooth Fitness 9.1 SERIES Owner's Manual

Heart Rate Control

(HR model only)
WARNING!
DO NOT USE THE HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM IF YOUR HEART RATE IS
NOT REGISTERING PROPERLY ON THE TREADMILL'S DISPLAY!
Special Operations of Heart Rate Functions:
All Smooth treadmills that are factory equipped with a Heart Rate Control system have
many distinct features both in the Heart Rate Control program and during heart rate moni-
toring. This section will give you a more detailed background to use your treadmill in the
most effective manner.
How the Heart Rate Control Program Works:
Heart Rate Control uses your treadmill's incline system to adjust your heart rate. Increases
and decreases in elevation affect heart rate much more efficiently than changes in speed.
Additionally, changes in incline keep you in control of the machine's speed instead of the
machine controlling you.
Note: Once you begin the Heart Rate Control mode by pressing the [START BELT]
key, you cannot make incline adjustments by pressing the [INCLINE +/-] keys. The
computer makes all incline adjustments for you.
Selecting a Heart Rate Control Program:
You have the option, during the setup mode, to choose either the Weight Control program
or the Cardiovascular program. Weight Control attempts to maintain your heart rate at
65% of your Maximum Heart Rate. Cardiovascular attempts to maintain your heart rate at
75% of your Maximum Heart Rate. Your Maximum Heart Rate is based upon a formula that
subtracts your age from 220. Your age input is performed during the setup mode. See
Heart Rate Control Operation.
Note: If you change your Target Heart Rate during your workout, the new percentage of
your Maximum Heart Rate will appear in the Incline window on the display.
Heart Rate Control Countdown:
To use the Heart Rate Control countdown feature, you must enter time during the initial
start up phase. See Countdown Elapsed Time. If time is not entered, the clock will count
from 0:00 up once the [START BELT] key is pressed. If time is entered, the clock will
begin once you have reached your Target Heart Rate. By delaying the beginning of the
clock operation until you are in your Target Heart Rate range, you will know exactly how
much time you have spent in the range. Therefore, you will be able to accurately measure
your heart rate workout. Consult with your physician concerning the amount of time that you
should exercise using Heart Rate Control.
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