Heart Rate Programs - Spirit XT285 Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for XT285:

Table of Contents

Heart Rate Programs

comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate monitors. With the

either too high or too low and exercise is much more enjoyable by

Rate. This can be accomplished by using the following formula: 220 minus your age. This will give you the

Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)for someone of your age. To determine the effective heart rate range for

For someone who is 40 years old their

target heart rate zone is calculated:

220 – 40 = 180 (maximum heart rate)

180 x .6 = 108 beats per minute

180 X .8 = 144 beats per minute

So for a 40 year old the training zone would be 108

to 144 beats per minute.

If you enter your age during programming the

console will perform this calculation automatically.

Entering your age is used for the Heart Rate programs. After calculating your MHR you can decide upon

which goal you would like to pursue.

heart and lungs) and weight control. The black columns on the chart above represent the MHR for a

person whose age is listed at the bottom of each column. The training heart rate, for either cardiovascular

approved by your physician. Consult your physician before participating in any exercise program.

With all Spirit Fitness Heart Rate programs treadmills you may use the heart rate monitor feature without

using the Heart Rate program. This function can be used during manual mode or during any of the seven

different programs. The Heart Rate program automatically controls elevation to keep you at your desired

XT285

T readmill

Table of Contents