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TRAINING INFORMATION
HOW THE HEART RATE MONITOR HELPS YOU
A heart rate monitor is the most important tool in
cardiovascular health and is an ideal training partner. It
enables you to see and monitor results. This helps you
assess your past performance, maximise your work out
and adapt your future exercise program to achieve your
desired goals in a safer and more effective way.
When you exercise, the chest belt picks up your
heartbeat. Now you can be informed of your heart rate
and start monitoring your performance based on your
heart rate readings. As you get fitter, your heart will need
to do less work and the speed of your heart rate will
decrease. The reason for this is as follows:
• Your heart pumps blood to your lungs to
obtain oxygen. Then, the oxygen-rich blood
will travel to your muscles. The oxygen is used
as fuel and the blood leaves the muscles and
returns to the lungs to begin the process again.
As you get fit, your heart is able to pump more
blood with every beat. As a result, your heart
doesn't have to beat as often to get the
necessary oxygen to your muscles.
TRAINING TIPS
To gain the maximum benefit from your training
program, and to ensure that you exercise safely, please
observe the following guidelines:
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• Start with a well-defined training goal, such as
to lose weight, keep fit, improve health or compete
in a sporting event.
• Select an exercise type you enjoy, and vary
your exercise type to exercise different muscle groups.
• Start slowly, and then gradually step up your
work out as you become fitter. Exercise regularly.
To maintain a healthy cardio-vascular system,
20-30 minutes three times a week is recommended.
• Always allow at least five minutes before
and after exercising for warm-up and cool-down.
• Measure your pulse after training. Then repeat
the procedure again after three minutes. If it
does not return to its normal resting rate,
you may have trained too hard.
• Always check with your doctor before starting
a vigorous training program.
PRECAUTIONS
To ensure you use your product correctly and safely,
please observe the following guidelines:
• Clean the chest belt thoroughly after each
training session. Never store the product when wet.
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