Getting Started; What Is Your Optimal Heart Rate - Timex HEALTH TOUCH PLUS User Manual

GETTING STARTED

WHAT IS YOUR OPTIMAL HEART RATE?

Your fitness goals determine what your optimal heart rate should be; the heart rate zone you want to target
for burning fat is different from the zone you should target for endurance training.
Use the charts below to estimate your optimal heart rate zone based on your gender, age, and goals. Working
out at the Aerobic Base level of intensity (in the middle of the charts) will help you burn fat and build aerobic
endurance. However, you can also use the Health Touch Plus watch to tailor your target heart rate zone for
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more specific values appropriate to your current fitness level and your fitness goals.
Enter the lesser value in ZONE-LO and the greater value in ZONE-HI when setting your personal data. See
SETTING YOUR PERSONAL DATA.
NOTE: Values on these charts are based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate (MHR). Consult your
doctor before beginning an exercise program and to confirm the heart rate zone that is right for you.
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