Target Heart Rate Calculation - BH FITNESS X8 ELLIPTICAL Owner's Manual

SECTION 9 – TARGET HEART RATE CALCULATION
NOTE: This is not a medical appliance and therefore the heart/pulse rate shown is merely for
guideline purposes. Stop exercising before you exceed 85% of your maximum heart rate. The
calculation is explained below.
The Heart rate can be measured by using a telemetric chest band (such as the POLAR T41
Transmitter) or the handlebar hand grips.
Before beginning to exercise, calculate your maximum heart rate. The maximum number of
heartbeats that a person must not exceed is referred to as the maximum heart rate and this value
drops with age. A simple formula to calculate this is to subtract your age, in years from the number
220. To ensure that you are exercising correctly, try to keep between 65% and 85% of your
maximum heart rate value.
For example, the maximum heart rate that a 30 year old user must not exceed is:
220 – 30 = 190 beats per minute (BPM).
190 x 0.65 = 123 heart beats per minute.
190 x 0.85 = 161 heart beats per minute.
So the heart rate exercise range for a 30 year old is between 123 and 161 heart beats per minute
(BPM). Do not exceed 161 BPM (85% of your maximum heart rate).
Ideal For
Light Exercise
Weight Management
Aerobic Base Building
Optimal Conditioning
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Benefit Desired
Maintain Healthy Heart/Get Fit
Lose Weight/ Burn Fat
Increase Stamina/Aerobic Endurance
Maintain Excellent Fitness Condition
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Intensity Level (% Max heart rate)
50% - 60%
60% - 70%
70% - 80%
80% - 85%