Life Fitness Discover SE3HD Owner's Manual page 34

Heart Rate Goals Workouts
Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a
workout and to achieve maximum results. Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for
burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax), and its
value depends on the workout. The maximal heart rate formula is defined by the American College of Sports
Medicine's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 8th Edition, 2010. HRmax equals to 206.9 minus the total
of 0.67 multiplied by a person's age.
HR Max = 206.9 - (0.67 * age)
Theoretical Maximum Heart Rates and Target Heart Rates
Reference the chart below for Theoretical Maximum Heart Rates and Target Heart Rates. Listed as BPM (Beats per
Minute).
Age
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
99
Wear the optional Polar ®
computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts the incline level (Treadmills
only) to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate.
Theoretical 65% (Moderate
Maximum Heart
Rate
200
194
187
180
173
167
160
153
147
141
telemetry heart rate chest strap, or grip the Lifepulse
80% (Vigorous
Burn) Burn)
130 160
126 155
121 149
117 144
113 139
108 133
104 128
100 123
95 117
91 112
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