Heart Rate Zone Training; Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise - Life Fitness M051-00K47-A144 Operation Manual

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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 fitness.
The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The maximal heart
rate formula is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription",
8th Edition, 2010. HRmax equals to 206.9 minus the total of 0.67 multiplied by a person's age.
The Life Fitness Stairclimber features exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate
Zone Training+ exercise:
• FAT BURN • HEART RATE HILL
• CARDIO • HEART RATE INTERVAL
Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4 The Workouts.
Note: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.
To change the target heart rate during a workout, use the LEVEL ARROW keys or the NUMERIC KEYPAD.
To switch between programs during a workout, use the WORKOUT SELECTION keys.
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the optional Polar® telemetry heart rate
chest strap, or grip the Lifepulse
ing a workout. The computer automatically adjusts the resistance level to maintain the target heart rate based on the ac-
tual heart rate.
Note: Reference the above chart for Theoretical Maximum Heart Rates and Target Heart Rates.
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HR Max = 206.9 - (0.67 * age)
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Theoretical Maximum
Age
Heart Rate
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40
50
60
70
80
90
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65%
(Fat Burn)
200 130
194 126
187 121
180 117
173 113
167 108
160 104
153 100
147 95
141 91
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80%
(Cardio)
160
155
149
144
139
133
128
123
117
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