Vision Fitness t9700hrt User Manual

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GENERAL HEART RATE TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS

To use the Heart Rate Training Program, it is important to determine your
Target Heart Rate, using the chart below. After determining your Target,
you should use the treadmill in MANUAL mode to see if the Target you
have selected is correct. This will give you a good base to start your Heart
Rate Training. If you feel your Target is too low or too high, keep using the
treadmill in the MANUAL mode until you feel comfortable during your
workout; then you can begin using the Heart Rate Training Program.

EXERCISE INTENSITY

To reap the most cardiovascular benefits from your workout, it is necessary
to exercise within a recommended intensity. The three ways to monitor
exercise intensity are Target Heart Rate, Perceived Exertion, and the Talk Test.

TARGET HEART RATE

Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your Maximum Heart Rate. A
common method of estimating your Maximum Heart Rate is to subtract
your age from 220. Target Heart Rate will vary for each individual,
depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness
goals. Exercise heart rate should range from 50 - 90% of the predicted
maximum heart rate for most healthy adults. A guideline for Target Heart
Rate follows:

50 - 60% of Max. HR: Beginning Exercisers or Health Concerns
60 - 75% of Max. HR: General Fitness or Weight Loss
75 - 90% of Max. HR: Improve Aerobic Capacity or Athletic Performance

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