Measuring Your Heart Rate - Precor Precision & Energy Series Owner's Manual

Measuring Your
Heart Rate
Important: The heart rate and SmartRate® features are
intended for reference only. They may not be accurate for
every user or at every speed and are not intended for use
as a medical device. Holding the heart rate handle touch
sensor while exercising may also decrease accuracy of the
heart rate reading and is not recommended. Also visit
www.precor.com/en-us/customer-service/faq.
Precor cannot guarantee the accuracy of any readings
you may get, but for best results, measure your heart
rate in one of two ways:
If you have a chest strap (for use with a fitness

watch, for example), the equipment can receive
the heart rate signal the strap transmits.
 You can grasp the heart rate sensors on the
handlebars.

Measuring Your Heart Rate

When the equipment detects your heart rate, the
following things happen:
The heartbeat indicator (icon) begins to flash.
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After a few seconds, the console displays your
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current heart rate.
If SmartRate is on, a second heartbeat icon
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appears over your current heart rate zone (refer to
Using SmartRate).
Before you start working out, make sure you know your
maximum heart rate. Then, as you work out, be sure to
reduce the intensity of your exercise if you reach or
exceed that number.
CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of
your maximum heart rate.
You can use the following formula, provided by the
American College of Sports Medicine®, to figure out
your maximum heart rate:
Maximum heart rate = 207 – (your age × 0.67)
Your typical target heart rate is 70% of your maximum
rate.
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