Target Heart Rate - Diamondback Apex R8 Owner's Manual

NOTE: When the user is prompted for a Time entry, a value of zero (0:00) will set the clock to count up from zero
(0:00). When another value is entered, the clock will count down when the program is launched.
• "Distance" will now be flashing. Adjust the value and press ENTER to accept.
• "Calories" will flash. Adjust and press ENTER.
• "Pulse" will be flashing. Press ENTER once the desired value has been selected.
• If all data fields remain at the default values of zero (0), the program will operate as the Quick Start program. Otherwise, the
Manual program will run until the first of the entered values are reached.
NOTE: While entering data, two short beeps signifies that all data fields have been updated. Press START to launch
the program.

Target Heart Rate

Diamondback Fitness's Target Heart Rate programs can also be described as heart rate control programs. Heart rate control
programs automatically increase and decrease the load during the workout to stay within four (4) BPM (Beats-Per-Minute) of
the target. For example, if the heart rate target is 132 BPM, and the user's pulse begins to fall, the Apex R8 computer will
slowly increase the load. Eventually, the amount of work being performed by the user will increase and so will the heart rate.
Conversely, if the user's heart rate climbs above the target zone, the load will be reduced, ultimately decreasing the heart rate.
The advantages of heart rate control programs are the simplicity and accuracy by which the ideal cardiovascular training zone is
maintained thereby offering a very efficient workout.
For the Target Heart Rate programs to operate, the computer must receive a heart rate signal from the touch heart rate sensors
or via a wireless chest strap (not included). If no signal is detected, the Alpha-Numeric Messaging Bar will display "Input Pulse"
and "P" will be lit in the Pulse window.
Calculated Maximum Heart Rate is a formula based upon the user's age: 220 – Age = Calculated Maximum Heart Rate. See
the section above titled "Your Estimated Maximum Heart Rate." As such, the Target Heart Rate programs rely upon an accurate
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