Spirit IN400T - Manual (Page 13)

WARNING!
DO NOT USE THE HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM IF YOUR HEART RATE IS
NOT REGISTERING PROPERLY ON THE TREADMILL’S DISPLAY!
Special Operations of Heart Rate Functions:
All Spirit treadmills that are factory equipped with a Heart Rate Control system have many
distinct features both in the Heart Rate Control program and during heart rate monitoring.
This section will give you a more detailed background to use your treadmill in the most
effective manner.
How the Heart Rate Control Program Works:
Heart Rate Control uses your treadmill’s incline system to adjust your heart rate. Increases
and decreases in elevation affect heart rate much more efficiently than changes in speed.
Additionally, changes in incline keep you in control of the machine’s speed instead of the
machine controlling you.
Note: Once you begin the Heart Rate Control mode by pressing the START key, you cannot
make incline adjustments by pressing the “UP” and “DOWN” keys. The computer makes all
incline adjustments for you.
Selecting a Heart Rate Control Program (H-1 to H-3) :
You have the option, during the setup mode, to choose either the Weight Control (H-1)
program or the Cardiovascular (H-2) program. Weight Control attempts to maintain your
heart rate at 70% of your Maximum Heart Rate. Cardiovascular attempts to maintain your
heart rate at 90% of your Maximum Heart Rate. Your Maximum Heart Rate is based upon
a formula that subtracts your age from 220. Your age input is performed during the setup
mode.
Note: H-3 program allows you to set the desired target before belt movement regardless of age
input or set percentages.
CAUTION!
The target value used in H-1 and H-2 programs is a suggestion only for normal,
healthy individuals. Do not exceed your limits! You may not be able to obtain your
chosen target. If in question, enter a higher age value that will set a lower target goal.
Program H-3 allows the user to set the desired target and should be used if H-1 / H-2
levels do not match the user’s ability.
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IN300T/ 400T
09/24/04
Heart Rate Control