Life Fitness Treadmill - Manual (Page 20)

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Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to
monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the
Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training® approach to exercise.
Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or
increasing cardiovascular fitness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum † , and its
value depends on the workout. The Life Fitness Treadmill features five exclusive workouts
designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training+ exercise:
• FAT BURN • HEART RATE HILL TM • EXTREME HEART RATE TM
• CARDIO • HEART RATE INTERVAL TM
Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, titled The Workouts.
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and
designing a workout program.
To change the target heart rate during a workout, switch between these programs, or simply
enter a new target heart rate, using the NUMERIC keypad.
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the optional
telemetry chest strap, or grip the Lifepulse TM sensors, to enable the treadmill’s on-board comput-
er to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts the incline
level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate.
† Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.
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