Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise; Why Heart Rate Zone Training - Life Fitness Classic Series Operation Manual

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Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a
workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training® approach
to exercise.
Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fit-
ness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum
Fitness Treadmill features five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone
Training+ exercise:
• FAT BURN • HEART RATE HILL
• CARDIO • HEART RATE INTERVAL
Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, titled The Workouts.
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.
To change the target heart rate during a workout, simply enter a new target heart rate using the NUMERIC keypad.
To switch between programs during a workout, use the WORKOUT SELECTION keys.
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the optional telemetry chest strap, or grip
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the Lifepulse sensors, to enable the treadmill's on-board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The
computer automatically adjusts the incline level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate.
† Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual's age.
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