Target Heart Rate; Beginners Guide To Exercise - Viavito Onyx Owner's Manual

To train effectively you should aim to work in the heart rate zone appropriate to your age as
stipulated below. Please note this is a guide and your heart rate at rest and during training
is determined by your fitness level and other lifestyle factors as well as your age. If you
reach the recommended beats per minute below and feel you're over-exerting yourself stop,
rest and when you feel recovered return to exercise at a lower intensity.
AGE
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
If you're beginning an exercise program for the first time or starting a new exercise
program, you must check with your doctor that you are fit to do so particularly if:
 You have been diagnosed with heart problems, high blood pressure or other medical
conditions.
 You have not exercised for over a year.
 If you are over 35 and do not currently exercise,
 You are pregnant or are a new mother
 You have diabetes
 You have chest pain, or experience dizziness or fainting spells.
 You are recovering from an injury or illness.

TARGET HEART RATE

TRAINING ZONE
MIN-MAX (BPM)
133-167
132-166
130-164
129-162
127-161
125-159
124-156
122-155
121-153
119-151
118-150
117-147
115-146
114-144

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO EXERCISE

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