NordicTrack None - Manual (Page 24)

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HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM
HEART RATE programs automatically control the
speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart
rate near a target level while you exercise. Follow the
steps below to use a HEART RATE program.
1. Put on a Polar ® -compatible chest pulse sensor
(not included).
You must wear a chest pulse sensor to use a
HEART RATE program.
2. Insert the key into the console.
See GETTING STARTED on page 17.
3. Select a HEART RATE program.
Press the HEART RATE button one, two, or three
times to select the CONSTANT HEART RATE,
the VARIABLE HEART RATE, or the FAT BURN
program. Note: The CONSTANT HEART RATE
program will keep your heart rate near a percent-
age that you select. The VARIABLE HEART
RATE program will keep your heart rate within a
target range during your workout. The FAT BURN
program will keep your heart rate near 65% of
your age-predicted maximum heart rate (see step
6 at the right for an explanation of your age-pre-
dicted maximum heart rate).
When a HEART RATE program is selected, the
name of the program will appear in the main dis-
play. The words ENTER AGE and the current age
setting will then be shown.
During HEART RATE programs, the matrix will
show a moving graphic that represents your heart
rate. Each time a heartbeat is detected, an addi-
tional peak will appear in the graphic.
4. Enter your age.
See step 3 on page 18.
5. Enter your weight.
See step 4 on page 19.
If you have selected the CONSTANT HEART
RATE or VARIABLE HEART RATE program, go
to step 6. If you have selected the FAT BURN
program, go to step 7.
6. Enter a target heart rate setting.
After you have entered your age, the words MAX
PERCENT and the target heart rate setting for the
program will be shown in the main display. The
target heart rate setting represents a percentage
of your age-predicted maximum heart rate. Your
age-predicted maximum heart rate is 220 minus
your age. For example, if you are 30 years old,
your age-predicted maximum heart rate is 190
beats per minute (220 – 30 = 190). If you are 30
years old, a target heart rate setting of 50 is equal
to 95 beats per minute (50% of 190 is 95).
If desired, you can change the target heart rate
setting by pressing the + and – buttons beside the
ENTER button. The buttons can be held down to
change the target heart rate setting quickly. The
target heart rate setting can be from 45% to 85%
of your age-predicted maximum heart rate. Then,
press the ENTER button.
7. Enter a program time.
The words ENTER TIME and a time setting of 15
minutes will appear in the main display. To
change the length of time that the program will
last, press the + and – buttons beside the ENTER
button. Then, press the ENTER button.