Monitoring Your Heart Rate; Target Heart Rate Zone - Horizon Fitness Achiever 507 Owner's Manual

M O N I T O R I N G Y O U R H E A R T R A T E
Feedback
Your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer offers two heart rate feedback options. You may
choose to use the heart rate handlebars, or the chest transmitter for a hands free
workout.
Heart Rate Handlebar
Place the palm of your hands directly on the heart rate handlebars. Both hands must grip
the bars for your heart rate to register. When griping the handlebars, do not grip
tightly. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure. Try to maintain
moderate pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars. It is recommended that
you hold the handlebars only long enough the see your heart rate readout on the
console. You may experience an erratic readout if consistently holding the handlebars.
Telemetric Chest Transmitter
Prior to wearing the chest transmitter on your chest, moisten the two rubber electrodes
with water. Center the chest strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over
your stermum, with the Horizon Fitness logo facing out
tight and properly placed to receive an accurate and consistent readout. If the chest
strap is too loose, or positioned improperly, you may receive an erratic or inconsistent
heart rate readout.
If you have any problems with the heart rate function please refer to pages 20 & 21 in
the troubleshooting section.
Warning!
The heart rate function is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accuracy
of your heart rate reading. The heart rate reading is intended only as an exercise aid.
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Note: The chest strap must be
T A R G E T H E A R T R A T E Z O N E
Your `Target Heart Rate Zone' is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Zones
will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and
personal fitness goals. The American Heart Association recommends working-out at a
`Target Heart Rate Zone' of between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart rate. See the
chart below for convenient reference. Example for a 42-year old user: find age along the
bottom of the chart (round to 40), follow age column up to the target zone bar. Results:
60% of maximum Heart Rate = 108 Beats Per Minute, 75% of maximum Heart Rate = 135
Beats Per Minute.
Heart Rate Chart
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