Programmable Operation Of Your Treadmill - Spirit F8500 Instruction And User's Manual

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PROGRAMMABLE OPERATION OF YOUR TREADMILL

The old motto, "no pain, no gain", is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of
exercising comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart
rate monitors. With the proper use of a heart rate monitor, many people find that their choice
of exercise intensity is either too high or too low and exercise is much more enjoyable by
maintaining their heart rate in the desired benefit range.
To determine the benefit range in
which you wish to train, you must first
determine your Maximum Heart Rate.
This can be accomplished by using
the following formula: 220 - User's
Age = Maximum Heart Rate. If you
enter your age during programming of
the console the console will perform
this calculation automatically. This is
used for the HR control programs and
also for the Heart rate bar graph After
calculating your Maximum Heart Rate,
you can decide upon which goal you
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would like to pursue. The two most
popular reasons for, or goals of exercise,
are cardiovascular fitness (training for
the heart and lungs) and weight control. The black columns on the chart above represent the
Maximum Heart Rate for a person whose age is listed at the bottom of each column. The heart
rate training zone for either cardiovascular fitness or weight loss is represented by two different
lines, which cut diagonally through the chart. A definition of the lines' goal is in the bottom left-
hand corner of the chart. If your goal is cardiovascular fitness or if it is weight loss, it can be
achieved by training at 80% or 60%, respectively, of your Maximum Heart Rate on a schedule
approved by your physician. Consult your physician before participating in any exercise program.
With all Heart Rate Control treadmills you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using
the Heart Rate Control program. This function can be used during manual mode or during any
of the nine different programs. The Heart Rate Control program automatically controls incline.
CAUTION!
The target value used in H-1 and H-2 programs is a suggestion only for normal, healthy
individuals. Do not exceed your limits! You may not be able to obtain your chosen target. If in
question, enter a higher age value that will set a lower target goal.
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