Checking Your Pulse; Figure 3: Training Heart Rate Range (Thrr) Chart - Life Fitness Lifecycle Aerobic Trainer 6000 Operation Manual

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3: Training Heart Rate Range (THRR) chart
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It is not recommended to train above 90% of your theoretical
maximum heart rate.
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CARDIORESPIRATORY TRAINING RANGE
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between 75% and
90% of your theoretical maximum heart rate.
FAT LOSS TRAINING RANGE
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between 75% and 90% of your
theoretical maximum heart rate.
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Checking Your Pulse
For best results. stay withinyou THRRduring exercise. To do this. check your
pulse periodically during your workout on the Lifecycle(!!l. (See Figure 4 on page
24 for the times to check your heart rate during the Hill Profile program.)
You may wish to use an electronic pulse meter, but your own tvvofingers will
suffice. Your pulse can be conveniently monitored in two locations: (1) half way
between the ear and wind pipe on your neck or (2) on the thumb side of the
inside of your wrist. To monitor your pulse, hold your index and middle fingers
together against either site. (The neck site is easiest during exercise.) CAUTION:
Do not press too hard, especially when taking a neck pulse. Excessive pressure
can reduce blood flow, and cause the heart to slow down.
A
15-second count is recommended. Your heart rate per minLt.e is 4 times the
15-second count.
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