Utilizing Heart Rate Interactive Capabilities - Precor 9.33 Owner's Manual

Diagram 18
CAUTION: Keep in mind that the "Heart
Rate" or "Training" zones are approxima-
tions. Always check with your physician to
learn what the appropriate heart rate is for
your level of fitness. Do not push yourself
beyond the recommended range.
Training zones.
200
190
180
170
160
150
140
130
120
100
90
80
70
When you maintain your heart rate between 70% and 85% of your maximum aerobic
heart rate, you are improving your overall cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory fitness level.
Green LED's light in the Smart Rate display when you maintain keep your heart rate
in the cardiovascular fitness range.
Maintaining your heart rate in either zone (weight loss or cardiovascular) for 30 minutes
or more on a regular basis (minimum 3 times a week) provides the greatest benefits.
Utilizing the Heart Rate Interactive Capabilities
You can make each program on the M9.33 a heart rate interactive course by monitoring
and maintaining your heart rate in the Smart Rate
needs. You can access Smart Rate
and you wear the POLAR ®
when you press Quick Start while the Precor banner is being displayed.
Before using the Heart Rate capabilities, take time to read the following guidelines.
• Consult with your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise. Do not use
the Heart Rate Course or the heart rate interactive capabilities until authorized by
your physician.
• Slow down and stop immediately if you experience any pain or abnormal symptoms.
• Gently stretch your lower body and back before and after working out to help
prevent stiffness or soreness.
• Know your heart rate (pulse) and your physician-recommended heart rate
training zone. Individual heart rates vary according to several physiological
factors and may not correspond directly with the diagrams and tables provided.
• You should not use the Heart Rate capabilities if you are taking any medications
that either speed up or slow down your heart rate.
• Always face forward on your M9.33 and use the handrail(s) for balance. Keep in
mind that you are wearing sensitive equipment (the POLAR
upper body movement should be kept to a minimum.
HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE
200
195
190
185
180
175
160
156
152
148
144
140
130
127
124
120
117 114
20
25 30 35 40 45
YOUR AGE
® zone best suited for your specific
®
only and AGE is stored in memory with your user I.D.
chest strap. The Smart Rate
170
165
160
155
150
145
136
132
128
124
120
116
111
107 104
101
97
94
50 55 60 65 70 75
® indicator lights do not appear
®
chest strap) and
MAX.
HEART
RATE
80% OF
MAX.
HEART
RATE
65% OF
MAX.
HEART
RATE
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