Life Fitness Smart Series Owner's Manual page 20

5.4 H R
EART ATE
Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a
workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training® approach
to exercise.
Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fit-
ness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The maxi-
mal heart rate formula is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription", 8th Edition, 2009. HRmax equals to 206.9 minus the total of 0.67 multiplied by a person's age.
The Life Fitness Smart Series products feature these exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits
of Heart Rate Zone Training+ exercise:
• FAT BURN • CARDIO
Note: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.
The HeartSync workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the telemetry heart rate chest strap, or grip the contact
heart rate sensors, to enable the on-board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automati-
cally adjusts the level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate.
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ONE RAINING
HR Max = 206.9 - (0.67 * age)
Theoretical Maximum
Age
Heart Rate
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
99
65%
(Fat Burn)
200 130
194 126
187 121
180 117
173 113
167 108
160 104
153 100
147 95
141 91
80%
(Cardio)
160
155
149
144
139
133
128
123
117
112
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