Heart Rate Measurement - CARDIOSTRONG TX40e Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

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Heart rate measurement

Pulse measurement through hand sensors
The hand sensors integrated in the handles allow you to determine your heart rate. You can measure
your heart rate by lightly grasping the sensors with both hands at the same time. Blood pressure
changes occur due to the heartbeat. The sensors measure the changes to the electric skin resistance
caused by it. These values are then used to create an average and are displayed on the screen of the
console as a heart rate.
Note:
For some people, the skin resistance change caused by the heart rate is so minimal that the measu-
rements do not allow for usable values. Strong callus or sweat on the hands may also impair a correct
measurement. In such cases, the heart rate will not be shown at all or only incorrectly.
If the measurement is incorrect or not taken at all, please check if it happens to only one person or
to several people. If the pulse display only does not work in a single case, the equipment is not de-
fective. In this case, we recommend using a chest strap to achieve a permanently correct heart rate
display.
CAUTION: Your training equipment is not a medical device. Different factors may influence the
accuracy of the heart rate display. The heart rate display only serves as a training aid.
Telemetric heart rate measuring
Your treadmill is already equipped with a heart rate receiver as standard. Using a chest strap makes it
possible for you to have a wireless heart rate measuring. This optimal and ECG-precise type of mea-
suring reads the heart rate directly from the skin through a transmitting chest strap. The chest strap
then sends the impulse to the receiver integrated in the console.
Positioning the chest strap and moistening the electrodes:
Place the belt directly below the chest, while the transmitter should be placed on the middle of the
chest. The chest strap should sit comfortably, but not too loose. If the belt is too loose, the contact to
the electrodes may be disrupted or the belt may slip while exercising. The transmitter turns on auto-
matically once it is put on. In order to allow for a precise measuring, you should moisten the rubber
electrodes. This is best done with a special chest strap contact gel, which is also used for ultrasound
scans.
Note:
If you have not been active in doing sports for a longer period of time, you should first go to your phy-
sician in order to discuss your training with them. You should also contact your physician in advance
in the event of heart problems, high/low blood pressure and obesity.
Training with heart rate orientation
Heart rate orientation guarantees an extremely effective and healthy training. Through your age and
the following table, you can quickly and easily read and determine the optimal pulse for your trai-
ning. An acoustic alarm will sound if your heart rate exceeds the set target heart rate. Which target
heart rate is important for which training goal can be found out in the following.
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