Kinetik HRM2 Series User Manual

Watch and heart rate monitor

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By Paul Aylett at 10:40 am, May 16, 2011

Heart Rate Monitor

User Manual
HRM2 Series

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  • Page 1: Heart Rate Monitor

    By Paul Aylett at 10:40 am, May 16, 2011 Heart Rate Monitor User Manual HRM2 Series...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Introduction The Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor Parts Setting the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor 5 - 9 Using the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor 10 - 12 Target Heart Rate 13 - 14 Technical Information...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    When you start to exercise, your heart rate increases in proportion to the intensity of the exercise. The Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor allows you to measure your heart rate whilst exercising so that you can alter the intensity of your exercise to ensure a safe and efficient workout.
  • Page 4: The Kinetik Watch And Heart Rate Monitor

    Heart Rate Monitor Watch Chest strap User manual 2 x CR2032 batteries (1 for the watch and 1 for the chest strap) Your Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor consists of the following items: The watch: START/STOP MODE This displays the time and date, current, average and maximum heart rate, target zone setting, 1 /100 second stopwatch, calories burnt, user setting, alarm and backlight.
  • Page 5: Parts

    Setting the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor Watch Features: EL Backlight START/STOP/+ Date and Time Heart Rate MODE SET/RESET/-...
  • Page 6 Setting the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor Getting set up Remove the peel-off labels before use. Before using the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor for the first time you will need to set up the following: Time and date...
  • Page 7 Setting the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor User Settings You will need to set your age, weight, V02 max and maximum heart rate. 1. Press "mode" until you reach the User Setting function. Press "start/stop/+" (to count up) to set your age. If you press and hold "start/stop/+", the value will continue counting up until you release the button.
  • Page 8 Setting the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor Zone Setting Depending on your goals, when exercising you will need to exercise and get your heart rate within the correct intensity zone (refer to page 13 and 14 to learn what intensity level is relevant to you). You may also choose to turn the zone alarm on, in which case, the device will beep if your instantaneous heart rate is not within the target zone.
  • Page 9 Setting the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor 5. To set the lower limit of your target intesity zone, press "mode" again to go to the Low Zone Setting. "- L -" will be displayed and flashing and the zone alarm will be ON.
  • Page 10 Setting the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor Wearing the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor 1. There are two sensors on the inside of the chest strap for detecting your heart rate. Before attaching the chest strap, wet these sensors lightly with cool water to ensure an easier and faster detection.
  • Page 11: Using The Kinetik Watch And Heart Rate Monitor

    Using the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor Current Heart Rate 1. Press "mode" until the present heart rate function is displayed below the time/date function. 2. " " will be displayed followed by your present heart rate. Maximum Heart Rate Maximum heart rate records your highest heart rate reading.
  • Page 12 Using the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor Using the Stopwatch 1. Press “mode” until you get to the stopwatch function. 2. To start the stopwatch, press "start/stop/+”. 3. Should you wish to count your laps, press "start/stop/+" after each lap. ":" will flash and your counting will continue.
  • Page 13 Using the Kinetik Watch and Heart Rate Monitor Alarm 1 . Press "mode" until you reach the alarm function. 2 . Press and hold "set/reset/-" for 3 seconds, until the hour flashes. 3. Set the hour by pressing "set/reset/-" (to count down) or "start/stop/+" (to count up).
  • Page 14: Target Heart Rate

    Target Heart Rate Working your heart to one of the following intensity levels provides different benefits to your fitness. PLEASE NOTE: THESE TARGET HEART RATES ONLY APPLY TO ADULTS Description Goal Objective Intensity Level Light Maintain Healthy 50-60% of Light exercise is ideal for people who are new to Exercise Heart &...
  • Page 15 Target Heart Rate To ensure you are exercising at the right intensity relevant to your goal, you will need to get your heart rate between two thresholds. See table and graph: Light Exercise Weight Management Aerobic Base Building Optimal Conditioning Bottom Bottom Bottom...
  • Page 16: Technical Information

    Technical Information Product Name : Watch and Heart Rate Monitor Model Number : HRM2 Power Supply : DC 3V Power Consumption : ~11 - 13.5 UF in time mode Storage Environment : Room Temperature Heart Rate Watch Battery Type CR2032 Battery Life 1 year depending on usage Water Resistance...
  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Replacing batteries Please read the following precautions before replacing the batteries: IMPORTANT: Ensure the battery is inserted observing the correct polarity, to avoid damaging the watch. Watch The battery compartment is located on the back of the watch face. Insert a coin into the slot on the battery compartment and turn it anti-clockwise to open.
  • Page 18 Care and Maintenance Battery precautions Batteries should be handled under adult supervision. If batteries leak and come into contact with the skin or eyes wash well with clean water. Dispose of batteries safely according to battery manufacturer's instructions. Keep batteries out of reach and sight of children. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
  • Page 19: Diet And Lifestyle Information

    Diet and Lifestyle Information Being overweight or obese is a growing problem in the UK. There are eighteen million sick days taken and thirty thousand deaths a year due to weight related issues. On average, deaths related to obesity shorten life by nine years. The number of obese and overweight people has almost doubled between 1993 - 2008.
  • Page 20 Diet and Lifestyle Information Healthy eating tips Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and high fibre foods to help keep your diet healthy, balanced and satisfying Try to enjoy a variety of foods in your diet Make one or two positive changes to your diet each week and build on them Drink plenty of water to prevent getting dehydrated (6-8 glasses/day).
  • Page 21 Diet and Lifestyle Information The balance of good health There are eight key tips for a healthy diet that you may like to consider: Enjoy the food Eat a variety of different foods Eat the right amount to be a healthy weight Eat plenty of foods rich in starch and fibre Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables Do not eat too many foods that contain a lot of fat...
  • Page 22 Diet and Lifestyle Information Bread, other cereals and potatoes This group contains starchy foods such as; breakfast cereal, pasta, rice, oats, noodles, maize, cornmeal, potatoes and all types of bread. Contrary to popular belief, these foods are not fattening. In fact, they contain about half the amount of calories as the same weight of fat or oil.
  • Page 23 Diet and Lifestyle Information Fruit and vegetables Eating at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day is an important element of a healthy eating plan. As part of this quota, a person can have fruit or vegetables that are: Fresh, Frozen, Canned, Dried, Juiced * *A glass of fruit juice counts towards your 5-a-day target, but it only counts as one portion however much is drunk in a day.
  • Page 24 Diet and Lifestyle Information Meat, fish and alternatives This food group includes: Red meat Poultry Fish* Pulses** Beans** Nuts Seeds Soya products Vegetable protein foods such as quorn *Fish includes frozen and canned fish such as sardines and tuna, fish fingers and fish cakes. Aim to eat at least one portion of oily fish such as sardines or salmon each week, as these contain oils which will benefit the heart and help to keep it healthy.
  • Page 25 Diet and Lifestyle Information Fats This food group includes: Margarine, butter, other spreading fats and low fat spreads, cooking oils, oil based salad dressings, mayonnaise, cream, chocolate, crisps, biscuits, pastries, cakes, puddings, ice cream, rich sauces and gravies. These foods are all high in calories and need to be controlled carefully if a person is to lose weight or fat.
  • Page 26 Diet and Lifestyle Information Sugars This food group includes: Soft drinks, sweets, jam, cakes, puddings, biscuits, pastries and ice cream. Sugary foods often contribute few vitamins and minerals to the diet and are high in calories. Artificial sweeteners make it easier to cut down on these foods without missing out. Eating sugar too often can lead to tooth decay and weight gain.
  • Page 27 Diet and Lifestyle Information Physical Activity Regular physical activity, combined with healthy eating, is known to be the best method of losing and maintaining a healthy weight, as well as improving your overall health. There are numerous benefits of being more active. Benefits of exercise More energy and greater stamina Stronger, more toned muscles for a better shape and appearance...
  • Page 28: Diet And Lifestyle Information

    Diet and Lifestyle Information A good way to start getting active is to carry on with an everyday routine, but do things in a way that requires a bit more energy, and then build this into a daily lifestyle. You should always check with your doctor about the best form of activity if: You have not been active for some time You have heart trouble You have high blood pressure...
  • Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions How do I lose weight and keep it off? Forget strict diets. Instead make small changes to what you are doing now. These changes may include regular meals, cutting down on foods high in fat and sugar, not snacking in front of the TV or increasing the amount of vegetables and fruit you eat.
  • Page 30 Frequently Asked Questions What is the pain that I feel when I exercise? Lactic acid is produced by your muscles during exercise. This is what causes the intense pain or 'burn' felt during exhaustive exercise, thereby reducing exercise efficiency. Training can help to reduce this effect and the burning sensation that accompanies it.
  • Page 31 Frequently Asked Questions I have diabetes, is there any special advice for weight loss? Losing just a small amount of excess weight, for example 5-10%, can help to improve the control of your diabetes. Healthy eating for diabetics is really no different to healthy eating for everyone else. If you are taking tablets or insulin for your diabetes you should speak to a doctor, dietician or diabetes nurse before making major changes to your diet and physical activity level.
  • Page 32: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What is the best type of exercise to help with weight loss? There are so many benefits to being more active that it does not matter too much what sort of exercise you choose! Start by aiming for 30 minutes a day of moderate activity, such as walking, gardening or housework.
  • Page 33: Explanation Of Symbols On Unit

    Harvard Medical Devices Ltd. Unit 1301-2, 13th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 Chatham Road South, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Kinetik Medical Devices Ltd. Harvard House, The Waterfront, Elstree Road, Elstree, Herts WD6 3BS, UK Made in P.R.C. Kinetik HRM2 UK IB 20110509...

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