Tunturi E 5 - Manual (Page 4)

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PULSE MEASUREMENT ::
1. Push the ear sensor connector into the interface connector.
2. Attach the ear sensor to your earlobe.
3. Attach the sensor wire to your shirt with the clip provided. This
prevents the sensor and wire from moving, which may interfere
with measuring.
If there are problems in pulse measurement:
:: The display shows - - instead of the heart rate.
:: Check how the sensor works while not pedalling.
:: Try measuring on the inside surface of the ear or on the tip of your
fi nger.
:: Rub the earlobe with your fi ngers to quicken circulation.
:: If pulse values rise above 150 beats/min., earlobe measurement
may be affected by the faster circulation.
:: Sometimes a strong light source in the immediate vicinity of the
user may cause disturbances. Turn the ear sensor the other way
around on your earlobe.
Keep the ear sensor clean. Clean the ear sensor after use with a damp
cloth and dry carefully.
You can buy a heart-rate belt for telemetric measurement from your
Tunturi dealer as an accessory. Due to its reliability we recommend the
heart-rate belt.
EXERCISING WITH TUNTURI ::
No matter what your goal, you’ll get the best results by training at the
right level of effort, and the best measure is your own heart-rate. First
fi nd your maximum heart-rate, i.e. where the rate doesn’t increase with
added effort. If you don’t know your maximum heart rate, please use the
following formula as a guide:
Women: 226 - age Men: 220 - age
These are average values and the maximum varies from person to person.
The maximum heart rate diminishes on average by one point per year.
If you belong to a risk group, ask a doctor to measure your maximum
heart rate for you.
We have defi ned three different heart-rate zones to help you with targeted
training.
Beginner: 50-60 % of maximum heart rate
Also suitable for weight-watchers, convalescents and those who haven’t
exercised for a long time. Three sessions a week of at least a half-hour
each is recommended.
Trainer: 60-70 % of maximum heart rate
Perfect for improving and maintaining fi tness. You should train for a
minimum of 30 minutes at least three times a week. To improve your
condition still further, increase either frequency or effort, but not both
at the same time!
Active trainer: 70-80 % of maximum heart rate
Exercise at this level suits only the fi ttest and presupposes a long history
of exercising.