Heart Rate Training - Reebok PowerBike REM-11200 User Manual

Reebok Fitness RB Bike Series – PowerBike

Heart Rate Training

In the normal course of our everyday lives our bodies use oxygen to convert nutrients from
our food intake into energy for muscle movement and body functions. The amount of energy
used is measured in calories. Broadly speaking if we burn more calories than we consume
then our body will require additional fuel and will use calories stored as fat. This will lead to a
reduced ratio of fat to lean muscle tissue in our body composition and a leaner, fitter
appearance.
As we exercise, our heart rate has to increase in order to deliver sufficient oxygen to the
working muscles. Regular cardiovascular exercise, such as cycling, results in a stronger
heart and lungs that are more efficient at delivering oxygen to muscles which, in turn, are
more efficient at converting calories into energy.
It is however, imperative that you accurately determine the target heart rate within which to
train in order that you may improve your fitness at a safe, comfortable and sustainable level.
Start by determining your approximate Maximum Heart Rate (MHR). This is the fastest your
heart can beat, measured in beats per minute.
measure MHR, an acceptable approximation can be made using the following calculation:
Male:
Female:
Finally, use the table on the next page as a rough guide to determine the level at which you
should be exercising based upon your MHR. This level should be maintained using either the
cycle's heart rate grip sensors or a Reebok Heart Rate Monitor.
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Estimated Max MHR = 220 – Age
Estimated Max MHR = 226 – Age
Whilst there are sophisticated ways to
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