Diamondback 910Ic Owner's Manual page 15

910Ic Owner's Manual
Heart Rate is an Important Key to Your Exercise
The Surgeon General also released a report on physical activity and health. This report dictates that exercise and fitness are beneficial for a
person's health and reiterated the need for exercise as a key component for disease prevention and healthier living.
The best way to determine exercise intensity is to monitor your pulse rate. Your heart rate can easily be determined by counting the number of
heart beats per minute at the chest, wrist or the carotid artery on your neck. It is difficult however to count your own pulse while exercising as it is
not possible to count fast enough to accurately track the number of beats per minute. This Diamondback Fitness unit is equipped with a wireless
heart rate receiver.
Using the Wireless Heart Rate Receiver
A wireless telemetry heart rate receiving system is one feature found on this unit. In order for the console to detect and display your heart rate,
four (4) conditions must be present:
A compatible heart rate chest strap transmitter (not included) must be functioning and worn. For proper function of the chest strap, please refer to
the manufacturer's instructions. Non-coded transmitters such as the Polar model T31 and T34 are examples of wireless chest straps known to be
compatible with this unit.
The unit must be powered on.
A workout program must be running.
The user is within three (3) feet of the console.
In general, a wireless heart rate chest strap is the most accurate and convenient method of detecting and monitoring a heart rate signal and is a
considerable upgrade from the touch type heart rate sensors. Occasionally, certain factors can negatively affect the accurate transmission of the
heart rate signal. WiFi networks, cordless telephones and large electrical appliances may degrade or corrupt the signal so that the rate appears
erratic or impossibly high. The only remedy for such a symptom is to isolate the unit from potential disturbances. Additionally, a person's body
chemistry or lack of perspiration can prevent the chest strap from providing a strong or accurate heart rate signal. Always follow the chest strap
manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.
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