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• The proximity of other electronic machines can generate interference.
CHR detection may be limited to walking or slow jogging due to the extreme muscle artifacts and
hand motion generated by a comfortable running style. If your heart rate signal ever seems erratic
after validation, wipe off your hands and the sensors and try again.
Heart Rate Calculations
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.
The most efficient procedure to burn fat during exercise is to start at a slow pace and gradually in-
crease your intensity until your heart rate reaches between 60 – 85% of your maximum heart rate.
Continue at that pace, keeping your heart rate in that target zone for over 20 minutes. The longer
you maintain your target heart rate, the more fat your body will burn.
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