Heart Rate Measuring - Darwin Fitness DF-CT40 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Heart rate measuring

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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
measurements 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
defective.
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.
Note:
If you have not been active in doing sports for a longer period of time, you should first go to your
physician 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
training. 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.
Fat burning (weight management): The main goal here is to burn deposits of fat. In order to
achieve this training goal, a low training intensity (approximately 55% of the maximum heart rate)
and a longer training period are required.
Cardiovascular training (cardio training): The primary goal is to increase endurance and fitness
through an improved provision of oxygen through the cardiovascular system. In order to achieve
this training goal, medium intensity (approximately 75% of the maximum heart rate) with a medium
training period is required.
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