Diamondback FITNESS 900ER Owner's Manual page 16

Heart Rate is an Important Key to Your Exercise
The Surgeon General also released a report on physical activity and health. This report dictates that exercise and fitness are
beneficial for a person's health and noted the need for exercise as a key component for disease prevention and healthy living.
The best way to determine exercise intensity is to monitor your pulse rate. Your heart rate can easily be determined by counting
the number of heart beats per minute at the chest, wrist or the carotid artery on your neck. It is difficult however to count your
own pulse while exercising as it is not possible to accurately track the number of beats per minute. The Diamondback Fitness
900Er is equipped with a set of touch heart rate sensors as well as a wireless receiver for monitoring your heart rate.
Using the Touch Heart Rate Sensors
While the unit is powered‐on and a workout program is operating, gently grasp both touch heart rate sensors on the fixed
handlebar below the console. The computer will detect your pulse rate and register the value as a two (2) or three (3) digit
number in the Pulse window on the LCD display.
NOTE: If an inconsistent heart rate is displayed while using the hand pulse sensors:
Ensure the palms of both hands are touching the contact areas of the touch heart
rate sensors.
Apply and maintain constant and even pressure upon the grips.
Do not clutch the touch heart rate sensors tightly.
Try to keep both hands still while griping the touch heart rate sensor.
Using the Wireless Heart Rate Receiver
A wireless telemetry heart rate receiving system is one feature found on the 900Er. In order for the console to detect and display
your heart rate, four (4) conditions must be present:
A compatible heart rate chest strap transmitter (not included) must be functioning and worn. For proper function of the
chest strap, please refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
The unit must be powered on.
A workout program must be running.
The user is within three (3) feet of the console.
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