Schwinn 250 Owner's Manual page 27

• Some Electrocardiogram (EKG) signals g enerated byindividuals arenotstrong enough to be
detected bythesensors.
Theproximity o fotherelectronic machines cangenerate i nterference.
CHR detection m aybelimited to walking orslowjogging duetotheextreme muscle artifacts a nd
handmotion generated bya comfortable running style.Ifyourheart r atesignal everseems erratic
after v alidation, wipe offyourhands andthesensors a ndtryagain.
Heart RateCalculations
Your maximum heart rate usually decreases from 220 Beats Per Minute (BPM) in childhood
to approximately 160 BPM by age 60. This fall in heart rate is usually linear, decreasing by
approximately one BPM for each year. There is no indication that training influences the decrease
in maximum heart rate. Individuals of the same age could have different maximum heart rates. It is
more accurate to find this value by completing a stress test than by using an age related formula.
Your at-rest heart rate is influenced by endurance training. The typical adult has an at rest heart
rate of approximately 72 BPM, where as highly trained runners may have readings of 40 BPM or
lower.
The Heart Rate table is an estimate of what Heart Rate Zone (HRZ) is effective to burn fat and
improve your cardiovascular system. Physical conditions vary, therefore your individual HRZ could
be several beats higher or lower than what is shown.